US Bridges

US 136 E over Mill CR

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 17 T 65 N R 37 W · Structure no. 3742

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Mill CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Mill CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 17 T 65 N R 37 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.44504, -95.09868
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 136 E over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Mill 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Mill CR?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.