US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 15 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2449

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 53 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 4,813 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,701 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesPike CR Drain Dtch
LocationS 15 T 24 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.72997, -90.40342
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,813 (2024)
Projected traffic7,701 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch carry?

About 4,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Pike CR Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.