US Bridges

Spur 136 E over Small CR

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 23 T 65 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5705

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 136 E over Small CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Spur 136 E over Small CR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 136 E
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 23 T 65 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.42119, -91.75244
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic64 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Spur 136 E over Small CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 136 E over Small 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 136 E over Small CR carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Spur 136 E over Small CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 136 E over Small CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.