US Bridges

US 136 E over Drain Dtch

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 28 T 65 N R 6 W · Structure no. 4548

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Drain Dtch in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 103 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,232 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 28 T 65 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.39446, -91.55899
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic2,085 (2024)
Projected traffic3,232 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US 136 E over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 136 E over Drain Dtch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 136 E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.