Mo 38 E over Wood Ck
FairWright County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 14 W · Structure no. 502
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,436
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 38 E over Wood Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Wood Ck in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 38 E over Wood Ck built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Mo 38 E over Wood Ck 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 Wood Ck carry?
About 1,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mo 38 E over Wood Ck?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 38 E over Wood Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.