US Bridges

US 136 E over Barber CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 3 T 65 N R 22 W · Structure no. 29024

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Barber CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Barber CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesBarber CR
LocationS 3 T 65 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.46603, -93.34935
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2024)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Barber CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Barber 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 2023.

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

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Barber CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Barber CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.