US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Logan CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 31 T 23 N R 4 E · Structure no. 9287

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Logan CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over Logan CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesLogan CR
LocationS 31 T 23 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 142
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.59295, -90.67198
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2024)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Logan CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Logan CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Logan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.