US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Big Alder CR

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 15 T 35 N R 28 W · Structure no. 3957

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Big Alder CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 32 E over Big Alder CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesBig Alder CR
LocationS 15 T 35 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.8, -94.01694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 32 E over Big Alder CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Big Alder 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Big Alder CR carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Big Alder CR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Big Alder CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.