US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 36 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 8921

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesOvrfl Drain Dtch
LocationS 36 T 23 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.59472, -90.68637
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2024)
Projected traffic1,569 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Ovrfl Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.