US Bridges

Mo 142 E over West Fork CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 1 W · Structure no. 9305

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 142 E over West Fork CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 142 E over West Fork 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 142 E
CrossesWest Fork CR
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 142
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.57658, -91.06989
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2024)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 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 West Fork CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 142 E over West Fork 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 West Fork CR carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 142 E over West Fork CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 142 E over West Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.