US Bridges

Mo 27 N over US 136

Good

Clark County, Missouri · S 32 T 65 N R 6 W · Structure no. 29048

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 27 N over US 136 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 27 N over US 136 in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,685 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,802 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 27 N
CrossesUS 136
LocationS 32 T 65 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.39434, -91.57252
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,685 (2024)
Projected traffic10,802 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 27 N over US 136 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 27 N over US 136 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 27 N over US 136 carry?

About 5,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Mo 27 N over US 136?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 27 N over US 136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.