US Bridges

US 136 E over Elm CR

Poor

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 31 T 66 N R 15 W · Structure no. 94

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Elm CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Elm CR in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesElm CR
LocationS 31 T 66 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.48825, -92.62237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2024)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Elm CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Elm CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Elm CR carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Elm CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Elm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.