US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Huffman Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 14 T 40 N R 32 W · Structure no. 5448

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,551
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Huffman Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 52 E over Huffman Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,792 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesHuffman Br
LocationS 14 T 40 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.2655, -94.4238
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2024)
Projected traffic2,792 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Huffman Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Huffman 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 Huffman Br carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Huffman Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Huffman Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.