US Bridges

US 136 E over Shoal CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 35 T 66 N R 17 W · Structure no. 4985

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Shoal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Shoal CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2044. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 35 T 66 N R 17 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.48279, -92.7714
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2024)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 136 E over Shoal 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 Shoal CR carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Shoal CR?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.