US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Tebo CR

Poor

Henry County, Missouri · S 11 T 43 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4836

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Tebo CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 52 E over Tebo CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,709 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesTebo CR
LocationS 11 T 43 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.52291, -93.53664
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 52 E over Tebo CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Tebo CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

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

How long is Mo 52 E over Tebo CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Tebo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.