US Bridges

142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 1 W · Structure no. 19590

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C is a concrete slab carrying 142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries142W-7
CrossesW Fk of Fourche C
LocationS 8 T 22 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5661, -91.0897
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 142W-7 over W Fk of Fourche C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.