US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Shaw Br

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3272 T 36 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3927

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Shaw Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 32 E over Shaw Br in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,822 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,689 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesShaw Br
LocationS 3272 T 36 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.84169, -90.51775
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,822 (2024)
Projected traffic13,689 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Shaw Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Shaw Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Shaw Br carry?

About 7,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Shaw Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 32 E over Shaw Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.