US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl

Poor

Henry County, Missouri · S 17 T 40 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3218

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,984 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesMarshal CR Ovrfl
LocationS 17 T 40 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.25215, -93.82179
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,658 (2024)
Projected traffic2,984 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl carry?

About 1,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.