US Bridges

Mo 42 E over Joes Br

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 29 T 39 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1071

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 42 E over Joes Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 42 E over Joes Br in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,228 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,779 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 42 E
CrossesJoes Br
LocationS 29 T 39 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates38.08421, -92.48389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,228 (2024)
Projected traffic6,779 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Joes Br built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 42 E over Joes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 42 E over Joes Br carry?

About 3,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 42 E over Joes Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 42 E over Joes Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.