US Bridges

US 136 E over Br Polecat CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 12 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 5414

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,932
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Br Polecat CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Br Polecat CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,932 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,958 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesBr Polecat CR
LocationS 12 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.26502, -93.99296
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,932 (2024)
Projected traffic3,958 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Br Polecat CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Br Polecat 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 Br Polecat CR carry?

About 2,932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Br Polecat CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Br Polecat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.