US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 28 W · Structure no. 5001

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,754
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesDry Br of Shoal CR
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 76
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67299, -93.97718
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2024)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Dry Br of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.