US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 29 T 43 N R 21 W · Structure no. 3489

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,245
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,245 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,441 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesBauer Br Cole Camp
LocationS 29 T 43 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.46222, -93.27061
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,245 (2024)
Projected traffic9,441 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Bauer Br Cole Camp built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp carry?

About 5,245 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.