US Bridges

US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 13 T 65 N R 39 W · Structure no. 34072

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesLit Tarkio CR
LocationS 13 T 65 N R 39 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.43694, -95.24686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Lit Tarkio CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.