US Bridges

US 136 E over White Oak CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 14 T 63 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4446

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over White Oak CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over White Oak CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesWhite Oak CR
LocationS 14 T 63 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.25214, -94.13898
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,262 (2024)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 White Oak CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 136 E over White Oak 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over White Oak CR carry?

About 2,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over White Oak CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over White Oak CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.