US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Janes CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 35 T 22 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9361

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Janes CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Janes 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesJanes CR
LocationS 35 T 22 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.52385, -91.37569
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Janes 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 Janes 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 Janes CR carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Janes CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 142 E over Janes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.