US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Is 49

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 5 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32825

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Is 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over Is 49 in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 5 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.22085, -94.35057
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2024)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Is 49 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Is 49 carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Is 49?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.