US Bridges

Mo 32 W over Dry Br

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 20 T 34 N R 4 W · Structure no. 5396

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 W over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 32 W over Dry Br in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,884 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,826 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesMo 32 W
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 20 T 34 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.63519, -91.40389
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,884 (2024)
Projected traffic2,826 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 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 W over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 W over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 32 W over Dry Br carry?

About 1,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 W over Dry Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 W over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.