US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Br Wolf CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 32 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 5620

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Br Wolf CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 32 E over Br Wolf CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 8,104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,777 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesBr Wolf CR
LocationS 32 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 32
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.77737, -90.39829
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,104 (2024)
Projected traffic13,777 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Br Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Br Wolf 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Br Wolf CR carry?

About 8,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Br Wolf CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Br Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.