US Bridges

US 136 E over Tanyard Br

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 1 T 65 N R 20 W · Structure no. 5573

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Tanyard Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Tanyard Br in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesTanyard Br
LocationS 1 T 65 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.46984, -93.09069
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2024)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 Tanyard Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Tanyard Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Tanyard Br carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Tanyard Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Tanyard Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.