US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Rock CR

Poor

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 32 N R 11 W · Structure no. 5217

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,571
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Rock CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 32 E over Rock CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,357 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesRock CR
LocationS 5 T 32 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.51035, -92.1703
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2024)
Projected traffic2,357 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Rock CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 32 E over Rock CR carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Rock CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.