Mo 38 E over Beaver CR
FairWright County, Missouri · S 18 T 30 N R 12 W · Structure no. 9700
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 38 E over Beaver CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Beaver CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 38 E over Beaver CR built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Mo 38 E over Beaver 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 Beaver CR carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mo 38 E over Beaver CR?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 38 E over Beaver CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.