US Bridges

Mo 52 E over US 65

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 30 T 43 N R 21 W · Structure no. 4339

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over US 65 in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,632 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 30 T 43 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.4624, -93.27803
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (43.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2024)
Projected traffic5,632 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over US 65 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over US 65 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over US 65 carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over US 65?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.