Northern Missouri
The Brownville Bridge is Atchison County's U.S. 136 river crossing
The Brownville Bridge is one of the places where Atchison County’s map feels different from an inland county. Missouri State Parks’ National Register list identifies the Brownville Bridge as U.S. 136 over the Missouri River near Phelps City.
It is also a practical driving checkpoint. MoDOT’s 2023 project notice describes Route 136 in Phelps City and the bridge over the Missouri River to Brownville, Nebraska, and points drivers to the Traveler Information Map for work zones and road information.
If you use U.S. 136 to cross the river, do not treat the bridge as just another local road. Check MoDOT before a storm, flood repair, or construction trip, especially if the crossing is part of a work route, farm trip, or medical errand.
Where to see it
- U.S. 136 Missouri River Bridge near Phelps City
Use MoDOT for bridge-project context, and check the Traveler Information Map for current road conditions.
References
More from Atchison County: browse every local note for the county.
Last checked against the sources above: July 16, 2026.