US Bridges

32nd ST over Tin Cup CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 22 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 37059

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST over Tin Cup CR is a steel culvert carrying 32nd ST over Tin Cup CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,405 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries32nd ST
CrossesTin Cup CR
LocationS 22 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.05481, -94.52513
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2025)
Projected traffic9,405 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 32nd ST over Tin Cup CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd ST over Tin Cup 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 32nd ST over Tin Cup CR carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 32nd ST over Tin Cup CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST over Tin Cup CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.