US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Pigeon CR

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 31 T 33 N R 7 W · Structure no. 3479

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Pigeon CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 32 E over Pigeon CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,053 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesPigeon CR
LocationS 31 T 33 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.52264, -91.75144
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,053 (2024)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Pigeon 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 January 2024.

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

About 2,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Pigeon CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.