Mo 142 E over Harris CR
PoorPosted for loadRipley County, Missouri · S 34 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 8855
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,033
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 142 E over Harris CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 142 E over Harris CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 142 E over Harris CR built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 142 E over Harris CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Harris CR carry?
About 1,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mo 142 E over Harris CR?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 142 E over Harris CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.