US Bridges

County RD S-142 over Slagle CR

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 8 T 32 N R 22 W · Structure no. 31292

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD S-142 over Slagle CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD S-142 over Slagle CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD S-142
CrossesSlagle CR
LocationS 8 T 32 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates37.5162, -93.37064
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD S-142 over Slagle CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD S-142 over Slagle CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD S-142 over Slagle CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD S-142 over Slagle CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD S-142 over Slagle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.