US Bridges

Bu 36 E over Tom CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 15 T 57 N R 28 W · Structure no. 11765

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 36 E over Tom CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 36 E over Tom CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBu 36 E
CrossesTom CR
LocationS 15 T 57 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates39.74208, -94.03343
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2024)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bu 36 E over Tom CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 36 E over Tom 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 36 E over Tom CR carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bu 36 E over Tom CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Bu 36 E over Tom CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.