US Bridges

252nd ST over E Fork CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 1 T 44 N R 32 W · Structure no. 33271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

252nd ST over E Fork CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 252nd ST over E Fork CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries252nd ST
CrossesE Fork CR
LocationS 1 T 44 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 329
Coordinates38.66056, -94.40091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 252nd ST over E Fork CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 252nd ST over E Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 252nd ST over E Fork CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 252nd ST over E Fork CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 252nd ST over E Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.