US Bridges

US 36 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 12 T 57 N R 23 W · Structure no. 845

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 7,636 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,363 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesMedicine CR Ovrfl
LocationS 12 T 57 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.77664, -93.43466
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,636 (2024)
Projected traffic13,363 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 36 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl carry?

About 7,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Medicine CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.