US Bridges

Mo 42 E over Long CR

Fair

Maries County, Missouri · S 16 T 40 N R 8 W · Structure no. 7261

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 42 E over Long CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 42 E over Long CR in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 42 E
CrossesLong CR
LocationS 16 T 40 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 42
CountyMaries County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21275, -91.82926
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2024)
Projected traffic489 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 42 E over Long CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 42 E over Long CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 42 E over Long CR carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 42 E over Long CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 42 E over Long CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.