US Bridges

Mo 32 E over Lost CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 8 T 35 N R 3 E · Structure no. 5613

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,403
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 32 E over Lost CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 32 E over Lost CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,105 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 32 E
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 8 T 35 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76404, -90.72549
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2024)
Projected traffic2,105 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 32 E over Lost CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 32 E over Lost 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 32 E over Lost CR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 32 E over Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.