US Bridges

Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 5 T 21 N R 8 W · Structure no. 32126

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesW Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 5 T 21 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.51139, -91.85626
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2024)
Projected traffic483 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 W Fk Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.