US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Cox CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 34 T 22 N R 5 W · Structure no. 1145

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Cox CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Cox CR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesCox CR
LocationS 34 T 22 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.51961, -91.50389
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2024)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 142 E over Cox CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Cox 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Cox CR carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Cox CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Cox CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.