US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr

Good

Dallas County, Missouri · S 28 T 34 N R 19 W · Structure no. 6213

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 years old, older 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 3,435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,668 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesNiangua Rvr
LocationS 28 T 34 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.63444, -93.02767
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,435 (2024)
Projected traffic5,668 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr carry?

About 3,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Niangua Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.