US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Spring Bluff CR

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 26 T 23 N R 2 E · Structure no. 2314

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,011
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Spring Bluff CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Spring Bluff CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesSpring Bluff CR
LocationS 26 T 23 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.61676, -90.82254
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,011 (2024)
Projected traffic4,517 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Spring Bluff CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Spring Bluff 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Spring Bluff CR carry?

About 3,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Spring Bluff CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Mo 142 E over Spring Bluff CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.