US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Is 49

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 21 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1839

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,716
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Is 49 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 52 E over Is 49 in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,716 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,289 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 21 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25711, -94.35819
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,716 (2024)
Projected traffic10,289 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Is 49 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 52 E over Is 49 carry?

About 5,716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Is 49?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.