US Bridges

Mo 52 E over W Fk Monegaw CR

Good

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 4 T 39 N R 28 W · Structure no. 3713

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 52 E over W Fk Monegaw CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 52 E over W Fk Monegaw CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,049 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 52 E
CrossesW Fk Monegaw CR
LocationS 4 T 39 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates38.18979, -94.01084
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2024)
Projected traffic4,049 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 W Fk Monegaw CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 52 E over W Fk Monegaw CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 52 E over W Fk Monegaw CR carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 52 E over W Fk Monegaw CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 52 E over W Fk Monegaw CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.