US Bridges

142E-46 over Drain Dtch No 3

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 13 T 22 N R 4 E · Structure no. 33309

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142E-46 over Drain Dtch No 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 142E-46 over Drain Dtch No 3 in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries142E-46
CrossesDrain Dtch No 3
LocationS 13 T 22 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates36.54766, -90.59173
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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-46 over Drain Dtch No 3 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142E-46 over Drain Dtch No 3 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-46 over Drain Dtch No 3 carry?

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

How long is 142E-46 over Drain Dtch No 3?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 142E-46 over Drain Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.