US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Cane CR

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 5 E · Structure no. 8744

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Cane CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 142 E over Cane CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesCane CR
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.56134, -90.49631
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2024)
Projected traffic651 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 142 E over Cane CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Cane CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Cane CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 142 E over Cane CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Cane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.