US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Hunt Br

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 31 T 22 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9877

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Hunt Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Hunt Br in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesHunt Br
LocationS 31 T 22 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.52113, -91.77341
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2024)
Projected traffic290 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Hunt Br built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Hunt 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 Hunt Br carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Hunt Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Hunt Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.