US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Gasconade Rvr

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 3 T 33 N R 13 W · Structure no. 34359

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
654 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Gasconade Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 32 E over Gasconade Rvr in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2044. The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesGasconade Rvr
LocationS 3 T 33 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.59219, -92.35742
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length654 ft (199.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2024)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Gasconade Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Gasconade Rvr carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.