US Bridges

Mo 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4247

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 30 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 60,264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,475 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 152 E
CrossesN Br of Big Shoal
LocationS 1 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates39.25784, -94.55747
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,264 (2024)
Projected traffic108,475 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mo 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal carry?

About 60,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 152 E over N Br of Big Shoal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.