US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Possom Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 1 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4568

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Possom Br is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 52 E over Possom Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesPossom Br
LocationS 1 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21947, -94.28911
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2024)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Possom Br built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Possom Br 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Possom Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Possom Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.