US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Crabtree Br

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 19 T 34 N R 25 W · Structure no. 4468

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Crabtree Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 32 E over Crabtree Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 103 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesCrabtree Br
LocationS 19 T 34 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.66744, -93.7055
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2024)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Crabtree Br built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Crabtree Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Crabtree Br carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Crabtree Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Crabtree Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.