US Bridges

Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 3 T 21 N R 8 W · Structure no. 8512

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 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 culvert carrying Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesW Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 3 T 21 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.51966, -91.83582
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr 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 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over W Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.