US Bridges

US 136 E over Town Br

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 31 T 63 N R 32 W · Structure no. 33628

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Town Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 136 E over Town Br in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,597 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,354 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 31 T 63 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.21738, -94.54788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,597 (2024)
Projected traffic3,354 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Town Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Town Br 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 US 136 E over Town Br carry?

About 1,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Town Br?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Town Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.