US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Hart Drain Dtch

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 5 E · Structure no. 35046

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Hart Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Hart Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,886 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesHart Drain Dtch
LocationS 8 T 22 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.5619, -90.55097
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2024)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Hart Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Hart 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 Hart Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Hart Drain Dtch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Hart Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.