US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Big Hunting CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 9 T 22 N R 6 E · Structure no. 391

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Big Hunting CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Big Hunting CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesBig Hunting CR
LocationS 9 T 22 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.56031, -90.41307
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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 Big Hunting CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Big Hunting CR 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 Big Hunting CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 142 E over Big Hunting CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Big Hunting CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.