US Bridges

142E-20 over Creek

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 31 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31984

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142E-20 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 142E-20 over Creek in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries142E-20
CrossesCreek
LocationS 31 T 23 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 260
Coordinates36.6014, -90.7753
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2023)
Projected traffic131 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 142E-20 over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142E-20 over Creek 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-20 over Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 142E-20 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 142E-20 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.