US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Cedar CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 218 T 35 N R 2 E · Structure no. 4574

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Cedar CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mo 32 E over Cedar CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 218 T 35 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 32
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.71013, -90.75896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating87.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$444,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Cedar 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 October 2023.

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

About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Cedar CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.