US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Mo 13

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 14 T 40 N R 26 W · Structure no. 11857

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Mo 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over Mo 13 in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesMo 13
LocationS 14 T 40 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.24994, -93.76141
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2024)
Projected traffic2,003 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mo 13 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Mo 13 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Mo 13 carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Mo 13?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Mo 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.