US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Pipers CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 8 T 33 N R 22 W · Structure no. 4086

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,225
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Pipers CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 32 E over Pipers CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,405 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesPipers CR
LocationS 8 T 33 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.60749, -93.37494
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,225 (2024)
Projected traffic9,405 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Pipers CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Pipers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Pipers CR carry?

About 5,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Pipers CR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Pipers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.