US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Miami CR

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 24 T 40 N R 32 W · Structure no. 33990

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,987
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Miami CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 52 E over Miami CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,987 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,577 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesMiami CR
LocationS 24 T 40 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.25799, -94.40559
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior 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 rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2024)
Projected traffic3,577 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Miami CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Miami 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Miami CR carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Miami CR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Miami CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.