US Bridges

Mo 42 E over Jake Br

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 29 T 39 N R 14 W · Structure no. 8989

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 42 E over Jake Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 42 E over Jake Br in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,258 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 42 E
CrossesJake Br
LocationS 29 T 39 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 42
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.08576, -92.49226
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 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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,456 (2024)
Projected traffic7,258 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 42 E over Jake Br built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 42 E over Jake 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 Jake Br carry?

About 3,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 42 E over Jake Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 42 E over Jake Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.