US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Straight Fork Cree

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 1 T 42 N R 18 W · Structure no. 4569

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Straight Fork Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 52 E over Straight Fork Cree in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 103 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 8,114 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,822 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesStraight Fork Cree
LocationS 1 T 42 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.43146, -92.86354
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,114 (2024)
Projected traffic15,822 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Straight Fork Cree built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Straight Fork Cree 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over Straight Fork Cree carry?

About 8,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Straight Fork Cree?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mo 52 E over Straight Fork Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.