US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3
Atchison County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3 in Atchison County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,276 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 70 of the 190 inventoried bridges in Atchison County rated fair (36.8%); 14 (7.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 123 ft |
| Location | S 36 T 65 N R 42 W |
| NBI structure number | 820 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Atchison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 29 S over Patton Br | 1969 | 17,114 | Fair |
| Is 29 S over Rose Br | 1969 | 17,114 | Fair |
| Is 29 S over Drain Dtch | 1969 | 17,114 | Fair |
| Is 29 S over Turkey CR | 1973 | 16,980 | Fair |
| Is 29 S over Angel Br | 1973 | 16,980 | Fair |
| Is 29 S over Mapes Br | 1969 | 15,391 | Fair |
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