US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Katy Trail

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 29 T 43 N R 24 W · Structure no. 33684

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Katy Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 52 E over Katy Trail 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 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,709 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesKaty Trail
LocationS 29 T 43 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.47352, -93.60663
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2024)
Projected traffic6,709 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Katy Trail built?

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

What condition is Mo 52 E over Katy Trail 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 Katy Trail carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Katy Trail?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Katy Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.