US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Dry Valley CR

Good

Dent County, Missouri · S 23 T 34 N R 5 W · Structure no. 35527

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Dry Valley CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 32 E over Dry Valley CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,101 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesDry Valley CR
LocationS 23 T 34 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.62767, -91.44458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2024)
Projected traffic3,101 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Dry Valley CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Dry Valley CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Dry Valley CR carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Dry Valley CR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Dry Valley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.