Mo 32 E over Richardson CR
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Missouri · S 218 T 35 N R 2 E · Structure no. 4575
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 32 E over Richardson CR is a concrete slab carrying Mo 32 E over Richardson 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 32 E over Richardson CR built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 32 E over Richardson 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Richardson CR carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Mo 32 E over Richardson CR?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 32 E over Richardson CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.