US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Fisher Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 16 T 42 N R 19 W · Structure no. 4998

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Fisher Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 52 E over Fisher Branch in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesFisher Branch
LocationS 16 T 42 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 52
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43843, -93.05149
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 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 Fisher Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over Fisher Branch 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 Fisher Branch carry?

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

How long is Mo 52 E over Fisher Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Fisher Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.