US Bridges

Mo 52 E over S Fk Moreau Rvr

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 30 T 42 N R 15 W · Structure no. 3268

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,764
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over S Fk Moreau Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over S Fk Moreau Rvr in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6,764 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,204 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesS Fk Moreau Rvr
LocationS 30 T 42 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.37081, -92.61757
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,764 (2024)
Projected traffic14,204 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 S Fk Moreau Rvr built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over S Fk Moreau Rvr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over S Fk Moreau Rvr carry?

About 6,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over S Fk Moreau Rvr?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over S Fk Moreau Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.