US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Mill CR

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 1 W · Structure no. 37019

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Mill CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Mill CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 8 T 22 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.57679, -91.09137
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2024)
Projected traffic651 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mill CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Mill 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 Mill CR carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Mill CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.