US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Pressley Br

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 1 T 21 N R 7 W · Structure no. 7511

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Pressley Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Pressley Br in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesPressley Br
LocationS 1 T 21 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.50439, -91.6852
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2024)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Pressley Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Pressley Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Pressley Br carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Pressley Br?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Pressley Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.