Mo 32 E over Big Piney River
PoorTexas County, Missouri · S 123 T 32 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1182
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 438 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,098
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 32 E over Big Piney River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 32 E over Big Piney River in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2044. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Big Piney River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 32 E over Big Piney River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Big Piney River carry?
About 1,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mo 32 E over Big Piney River?
The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 32 E over Big Piney River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.