US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Bear CR

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 23 T 40 N R 28 W · Structure no. 34018

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,144
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 2012, so it is 13 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 1,144 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,059 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 23 T 40 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.24302, -93.98202
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,144 (2024)
Projected traffic2,059 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Bear CR 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 Bear CR carry?

About 1,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Bear CR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.