US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Sand CR

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 31 T 42 N R 26 W · Structure no. 4288

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Sand CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over Sand CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,192 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,746 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesSand CR
LocationS 31 T 42 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.46338, -93.63903
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,192 (2024)
Projected traffic5,746 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Sand CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Sand CR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Sand CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.