US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 2 T 21 N R 11 W · Structure no. 7634

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
129 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay is a concrete slab carrying Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesBennett Bay
LocationS 2 T 21 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 142
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.52239, -92.14066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2024)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay 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 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Bennett Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.