Missouri Route 52 (often abbreviated MO 52) is a state‑maintained highway in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Missouri State Highway system, which is administered by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
General characteristics
- Jurisdiction: State of Missouri, maintained by MoDOT.
- Designation: State highway, numbered 52.
- Functional classification: Primarily a two‑lane rural arterial that serves local and inter‑community traffic.
Historical background
The numbering of Missouri’s state routes began in the 1920s, and Route 52 was among the early designations assigned during the development of the state’s highway network. The precise date of establishment for Route 52 is not documented in readily available public sources.
Geographic scope
Missouri Route 52 traverses a portion of the state in an east‑west orientation. The highway lies within the central‑southern region of Missouri and connects a series of small towns and rural areas. While the exact termini, total length, and the list of intersecting highways are not detailed in the sources consulted, the route functions as a connector between local roadways and higher‑capacity state and U.S. highways.
Maintenance and signage
As with other Missouri state routes, Route 52 is marked with the standard black and white shield bearing the route number. Routine maintenance—including resurfacing, snow removal, and signage upkeep—is performed by MoDOT.
Current status
There are no publicly reported proposals to renumber, decommission, or significantly realign Missouri Route 52. The highway remains an active component of the state highway system, serving the transportation needs of the communities it passes through.
Note: Detailed route description, exact length, and specific intersecting highways are not available from the cited encyclopedic references.