US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Mound Br

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 5 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32835

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Mound Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over Mound Br 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 2,221 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,998 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesMound Br
LocationS 5 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.22081, -94.34766
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,221 (2024)
Projected traffic3,998 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Mound Br built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Mound Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Mound Br carry?

About 2,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Mound Br?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Mound Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.