US Bridges

Mo 42 E over Kenser CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 16 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3673

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 42 E over Kenser CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 42 E over Kenser CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,279 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,886 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 42 E
CrossesKenser CR
LocationS 16 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates38.11307, -92.25189
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,279 (2024)
Projected traffic6,886 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 42 E over Kenser CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 42 E over Kenser CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 3,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 42 E over Kenser CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 42 E over Kenser CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.