US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 34 T 23 N R 4 E · Structure no. 36334

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesLit Black Rvr
LocationS 34 T 23 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.59391, -90.61582
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2024)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Lit Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.