US Bridges

US 136 E over Burris CR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 6 T 65 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5180

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Burris CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Burris CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesBurris CR
LocationS 6 T 65 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.45593, -93.41024
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2024)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Burris CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 136 E over Burris 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 January 2024.

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

About 828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Burris CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 136 E over Burris CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.