US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Deer CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 20 T 42 N R 25 W · Structure no. 4887

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,208
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 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 4,208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,574 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 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 20 T 42 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.41951, -93.71373
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,208 (2024)
Projected traffic7,574 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 4,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Deer CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Deer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.