US Bridges

Mo 42 E over Boline CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 16 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 8960

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 42 E over Boline CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 42 E over Boline CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,279 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,886 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 42 E
CrossesBoline CR
LocationS 16 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates38.11461, -92.24961
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Boline CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 42 E over Boline 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 Boline CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 42 E over Boline CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 42 E over Boline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.