US Bridges

US 136 E over E Fk Lit Tarkio CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 21 T 65 N R 38 W · Structure no. 35601

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over E Fk Lit Tarkio CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 136 E over E Fk Lit Tarkio CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesE Fk Lit Tarkio CR
LocationS 21 T 65 N R 38 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.43555, -95.18282
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2024)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Fk Lit Tarkio CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over E Fk 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 E Fk Lit Tarkio CR carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over E Fk Lit Tarkio CR?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over E Fk Lit Tarkio CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.