US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Tracey CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 30 T 22 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9360

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Tracey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Tracey CR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesTracey CR
LocationS 30 T 22 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.52666, -91.44095
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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Tracey CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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

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

How long is Mo 142 E over Tracey CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 142 E over Tracey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.