US Bridges

US 136 W over E Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 35 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 33157

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 W over E Locust CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 136 W over E Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesUS 136 W
CrossesE Locust CR
LocationS 35 T 66 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.47291, -93.1273
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2024)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 W over E Locust CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 W over E Locust 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 W over E Locust CR carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 136 W over E Locust CR?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 W over E Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.