US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Goodwin Hollow

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 20 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 3625

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Goodwin Hollow is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 32 E over Goodwin Hollow in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,998 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesGoodwin Hollow
LocationS 20 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.65571, -92.70593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2024)
Projected traffic1,998 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 E over Goodwin Hollow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Goodwin Hollow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Goodwin Hollow carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Goodwin Hollow?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Goodwin Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.