US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Clever CR

Fair

Douglas County, Missouri · S 1 T 26 N R 14 W · Structure no. 10000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Clever CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 76 E over Clever CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesClever CR
LocationS 1 T 26 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates36.97184, -92.42978
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic298 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over Clever CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 76 E over Clever 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 76 E over Clever CR carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over Clever CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Clever CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.