US Bridges

US 136 E over W Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 32 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 35770

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over W Locust CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 136 E over W Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesW Locust CR
LocationS 32 T 66 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.47366, -93.17887
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2024)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 W Locust CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over W 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 E over W Locust CR carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over W Locust CR?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over W Locust CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.