US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Lindley CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 29 T 34 N R 20 W · Structure no. 4538

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,267
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Lindley CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 32 E over Lindley CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 79 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,041 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesLindley CR
LocationS 29 T 34 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 32
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.6388, -93.1479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,267 (2024)
Projected traffic7,041 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Lindley CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Lindley 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 October 2023.

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

About 4,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Lindley CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Lindley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.