US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Clark CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 25 T 30 N R 14 W · Structure no. 8458

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Clark CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Clark CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesClark CR
LocationS 25 T 30 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27276, -92.42444
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 38 E over Clark CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Clark 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 Clark CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 38 E over Clark CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Clark CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.