US Bridges

US 36 W over Leeper CR

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 23 W · Structure no. 4692

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Leeper CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 W over Leeper CR in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 99 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 3,668 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,419 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesLeeper CR
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.77586, -93.50645
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,668 (2024)
Projected traffic6,419 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 36 W over Leeper CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 36 W over Leeper 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 W over Leeper CR carry?

About 3,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Leeper CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Leeper CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.