US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 6 T 32 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5524

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,013 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesBr of Bear CR
LocationS 6 T 32 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49924, -91.85167
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,013 (2024)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bear CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Br of Bear 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Br of Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.