Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR
FairPolk County, Missouri · S 2 T 33 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4851
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 32 E over Br of Bear 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 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 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 32 E over Br of Bear 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 Br of Bear CR carry?
About 5,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.