US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Horse CR

Good

Cedar County, Missouri · S 32 T 35 N R 27 W · Structure no. 32956

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Horse CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 32 E over Horse CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesHorse CR
LocationS 32 T 35 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.75456, -93.93886
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2024)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Horse CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Horse CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Horse CR carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Horse CR?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.