US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Little CR

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 33 T 30 N R 15 W · Structure no. 33469

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Little CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 38 E over Little CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesLittle CR
LocationS 33 T 30 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates37.26562, -92.58941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 Little CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Little CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

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

How long is Mo 38 E over Little CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Little CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.