US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Mulberry CR

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 22 T 40 N R 33 W · Structure no. 33989

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Mulberry CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over Mulberry CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesMulberry CR
LocationS 22 T 40 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.25411, -94.55485
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 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 Mulberry CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Mulberry CR 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 Mulberry CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Mulberry CR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Mulberry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.