US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Bear CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 18 T 40 N R 27 W · Structure no. 33634

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 52 E over Bear CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 18 T 40 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25526, -93.95493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2024)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 52 E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Bear CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Bear CR carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Bear CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.