US Bridges

Mo 52 E over Richland Creek

Good

Morgan County, Missouri · S 36 T 43 N R 19 W · Structure no. 5000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 52 E over Richland Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,311 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationS 36 T 43 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.43866, -92.96953
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2024)
Projected traffic9,311 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is Mo 52 E over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 4,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over Richland Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 52 E over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.