US Bridges

Mo 42 E over Wiemer CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3674

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 42 E over Wiemer CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 42 E over Wiemer 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 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 42 E
CrossesWiemer CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates38.15467, -92.20278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2024)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Wiemer CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 42 E over Wiemer 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 42 E over Wiemer CR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 42 E over Wiemer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.