US Bridges

142E-46 over Dtch No 3

PoorClosed to traffic

Ripley County, Missouri · S 23 T 22 N R 4 E · Structure no. 34918

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142E-46 over Dtch No 3 is a steel culvert carrying 142E-46 over Dtch No 3 in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries142E-46
CrossesDtch No 3
LocationS 23 T 22 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 780
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5378, -90.5936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 142E-46 over Dtch No 3 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 142E-46 over Dtch No 3 carry?

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

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 142E-46 over Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.