US Bridges

US 136 E over Ames Br

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 15 T 63 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4447

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Ames Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Ames Br in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 103 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 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesAmes Br
LocationS 15 T 63 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.2522, -94.14147
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 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 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 Ames Br built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

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

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

How long is US 136 E over Ames Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Ames Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.