US Bridges

US 136 E over Foreman Br

Fair

Scotland County, Missouri · S 8 T 65 N R 11 W · Structure no. 5745

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
111 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Foreman Br is a concrete slab carrying US 136 E over Foreman Br in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,338 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,624 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesForeman Br
LocationS 8 T 65 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.45542, -92.15135
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2024)
Projected traffic3,624 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Foreman Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E over Foreman 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Foreman Br?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Foreman Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.