US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Dry Wash

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 33 T 30 N R 15 W · Structure no. 9182

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 38 E over Dry Wash in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 33 T 30 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.26366, -92.58575
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Dry Wash 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 Dry Wash carry?

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

How long is Mo 38 E over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.