US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl
FairBuchanan County, Missouri · S 21 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 680
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,049
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 13,049 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,183 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl carry?
About 13,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 E over Plate Rvr Chnl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.