US Bridges

142E-44 over Dtch No 1

GoodPosted for load

Ripley County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 4 E · Structure no. 14766

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142E-44 over Dtch No 1 is a concrete slab carrying 142E-44 over Dtch No 1 in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries142E-44
CrossesDtch No 1
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5661, -90.5933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 142E-44 over Dtch No 1 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142E-44 over Dtch No 1 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 142E-44 over Dtch No 1 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 142E-44 over Dtch No 1?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 142E-44 over Dtch No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.