US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Mo 13

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 3 T 33 N R 23 W · Structure no. 29065

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Mo 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 32 E over Mo 13 in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,305 by 2044. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesMo 13
LocationS 3 T 33 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.61281, -93.44724
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,836 (2024)
Projected traffic12,305 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Mo 13 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Mo 13 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Mo 13 carry?

About 6,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Mo 13?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Mo 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.