US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Mill CR South Br

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 24 T 33 N R 13 W · Structure no. 9247

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Mill CR South Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 32 E over Mill CR South Br in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesMill CR South Br
LocationS 24 T 33 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.55662, -92.31812
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2024)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 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 Mill CR South Br built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Mill CR South Br 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 Mill CR South Br carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Mill CR South Br?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Mill CR South Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.