US Bridges

Mo 142 E over Fourche CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 5 T 22 N R 1 E · Structure no. 9303

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over Fourche CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 142 E over Fourche CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesFourche CR
LocationS 5 T 22 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 142
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.58447, -90.98424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2024)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 142 E over Fourche CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 142 E over Fourche 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 142 E over Fourche CR carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over Fourche CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over Fourche CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.