US Bridges

140th ST over Medicine CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 7 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 34734

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over Medicine CR is a concrete slab carrying 140th ST over Medicine CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries140th ST
CrossesMedicine CR
LocationS 7 T 66 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates40.52983, -93.30819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 140th ST over Medicine CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over Medicine 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 140th ST over Medicine CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 140th ST over Medicine CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 140th ST over Medicine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.