US Bridges

US 136 E over Muddy CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 30 T 65 N R 23 W · Structure no. 35637

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 30 T 65 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.4101, -93.52596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2024)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2044
Trucks34%
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 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 Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Muddy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Muddy CR carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Muddy CR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.