US Bridges

US 136 E over W Fk Grand Rvr

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 27 T 63 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3698

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over W Fk Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over W Fk Grand Rvr in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,288 by 2044. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesW Fk Grand Rvr
LocationS 27 T 63 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.2415, -94.48681
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2024)
Projected traffic4,288 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 136 E over W Fk Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over W Fk Grand Rvr 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 W Fk Grand Rvr carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over W Fk Grand Rvr?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over W Fk Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.