US Bridges

US 136 E over Elm Br

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 35 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 35772

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Elm Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 136 E over Elm Br 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesElm Br
LocationS 35 T 66 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.4715, -93.23913
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2024)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 Elm Br built?

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

What condition is US 136 E over Elm Br 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 Elm Br carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Elm Br?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Elm Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.