US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Evening Shade CR

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 4 T 29 N R 14 W · Structure no. 36192

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Evening Shade CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 38 E over Evening Shade CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesEvening Shade CR
LocationS 4 T 29 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates37.2583, -92.47247
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2024)
Projected traffic785 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Evening Shade CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Evening Shade 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 Evening Shade CR carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Evening Shade CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Evening Shade CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.