US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Deer CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 30 T 42 N R 25 W · Structure no. 4873

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Deer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 52 E over Deer CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 3,789 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,820 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 30 T 42 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.40173, -93.7345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,789 (2024)
Projected traffic6,820 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Deer CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Deer CR 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 March 2023.

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

About 3,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Deer CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Deer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.