FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 38 E

Carrying MO 38 E over EVENING SHADE CR

S 4 T 29 N R 14 W, Wright, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 38 E

The MO 38 E bridge in Wright, Missouri carries MO 38 E over EVENING SHADE CR. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 454 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MO 38 E compares

▲ 4.1
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Missouri bridges
131
Bridges in Wright · 13 in Poor condition
MO 38 E 37.8 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.9 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
454 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36192

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 38 E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MO 38 E against other structures in Wright and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MO 38 E?

MO 38 E in Wright, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 38 E inspected?

MO 38 E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 454 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 38 E is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MO 38 E?

MO 38 E has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 38 E?

MO 38 E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 38 E and does age affect safety?

MO 38 E was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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