US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Barren CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 3 T 33 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4837

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Barren CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mo 32 E over Barren CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesBarren CR
LocationS 3 T 33 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.62729, -93.54304
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2024)
Projected traffic10,152 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$731,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Barren CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Barren 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 Barren CR carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Barren CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Barren CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.