US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Neelyville Drain D

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 9 T 22 N R 5 E · Structure no. 8635

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Neelyville Drain D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 142 E over Neelyville Drain D in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,886 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesNeelyville Drain D
LocationS 9 T 22 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.56183, -90.52429
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2024)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$739,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 142 E over Neelyville Drain D built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Neelyville Drain D 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 Neelyville Drain D carry?

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

How long is Mo 142 E over Neelyville Drain D?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Neelyville Drain D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.