US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Br of Wolf CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 31 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 6158

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Br of Wolf CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 32 E over Br of Wolf CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 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 12,570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,369 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesBr of Wolf CR
LocationS 31 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates37.78047, -90.40569
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,570 (2024)
Projected traffic21,369 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 of Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Br of 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 of Wolf CR carry?

About 12,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Br of Wolf CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 32 E over Br of Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.