US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 33 T 23 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8111

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch
LocationS 33 T 23 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.59937, -90.4113
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2024)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Main Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

About 652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Main Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.