US Bridges

US 136 E over Old Chariton Rvr

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 33 T 66 N R 16 W · Structure no. 32281

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Old Chariton Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Old Chariton Rvr in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesOld Chariton Rvr
LocationS 33 T 66 N R 16 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.48574, -92.6962
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2024)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 Old Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Old Chariton Rvr 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 Old Chariton Rvr carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Old Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 136 E over Old Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.