US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR

Poor

Dent County, Missouri · S 18 T 34 N R 3 W · Structure no. 5437

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,806 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesHuzzah CR
LocationS 18 T 34 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 32
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.646, -91.19565
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2024)
Projected traffic1,806 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.