US Bridges

US 36 E over Tom CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 22 T 57 N R 28 W · Structure no. 753

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Tom CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 E over Tom CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 9,628 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,219 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesTom CR
LocationS 22 T 57 N R 28 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.73843, -94.03227
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,628 (2024)
Projected traffic20,219 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 E over Tom CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 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 US 36 E over Tom CR carry?

About 9,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Tom CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 36 E over Tom CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.