US Bridges

Mo 142 E over English CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 3 T 21 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3237

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over English CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over English CR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesEnglish CR
LocationS 3 T 21 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.50918, -91.61005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2024)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 English CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over English 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 English CR carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over English CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over English CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.