Mo 38 E over Bowman CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 31 T 30 N R 15 W · Structure no. 31551

Built: 2006; 19 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2024
Type: Slab; Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length: 118 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 780; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Bowman CR is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 38 E over Bowman CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 38 E

CrossesBowman CR

LocationS 31 T 30 N R 15 W

RouteState Highway 38

CountyWright County

StateMissouri

Coordinates37.26822, -92.61918

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating69.4 US tons

Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length118 ft (36 m)

Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)

Projected traffic1,326 by 2044

Trucks10%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 38 E over Bowman CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Bowman CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 38 E over Bowman CR carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Bowman CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Bowman CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.