US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 36 T 42 N R 26 W · Structure no. 460

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,819
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 years old, older 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 16,819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,433 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesMo 52 Katy Trail
LocationS 36 T 42 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.38611, -93.75549
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,819 (2024)
Projected traffic29,433 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail 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 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail carry?

About 16,819 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Mo 52 Katy Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.