US Bridges

US 136 E over Old Chnl N Fabius

Good

Scotland County, Missouri · S 12 T 65 N R 12 W · Structure no. 11814

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Old Chnl N Fabius is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Old Chnl N Fabius in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,161 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesOld Chnl N Fabius
LocationS 12 T 65 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.45576, -92.18248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,161 (2024)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Old Chnl N Fabius built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Old Chnl N Fabius 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Old Chnl N Fabius carry?

About 3,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Old Chnl N Fabius?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Old Chnl N Fabius?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.