US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 6 E · Structure no. 34126

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch
LocationS 8 T 22 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.56073, -90.44824
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2024)
Projected traffic651 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.