US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Dtch No 2

PoorPosted for load

Ripley County, Missouri · S 2 T 22 N R 4 E · Structure no. 9270

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Dtch No 2 is a concrete slab carrying Mo 142 E over Dtch No 2 in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesDtch No 2
LocationS 2 T 22 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates36.58425, -90.61137
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2024)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 142 E over Dtch No 2 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Dtch No 2 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 Dtch No 2 carry?

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

How long is Mo 142 E over Dtch No 2?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Dtch No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.