US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Haw Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 6 T 42 N R 19 W · Structure no. 2974

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 52 E over Haw Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,261 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,359 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesHaw Creek
LocationS 6 T 42 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.43566, -93.06339
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,261 (2024)
Projected traffic6,359 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Haw Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Haw Creek carry?

About 3,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Haw Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.