US Bridges

Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 23 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 16916

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,089
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,134 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 136
CrossesPearson CR
LocationS 23 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates37.20154, -93.20446
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,089 (2024)
Projected traffic3,134 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR carry?

About 2,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 136 over Pearson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.