US Bridges

US 136 E over Long CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 6 T 65 N R 21 W · Structure no. 29617

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Long CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Long CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesLong CR
LocationS 6 T 65 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.46862, -93.3106
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2044
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Long CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Long 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 Long CR carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Long CR?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US 136 E over Long CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.