US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Flat CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 27 W · Structure no. 5369

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,084
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Flat CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 76 E over Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 95 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 12,084 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,564 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 76
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67626, -93.867
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,084 (2024)
Projected traffic23,564 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Mo 76 E over Flat 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 Flat CR carry?

About 12,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over Flat CR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Flat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.