US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Wolfpen Hollow

Fair

Douglas County, Missouri · S 32 T 27 N R 13 W · Structure no. 10001

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

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Wolfpen Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 76 E over Wolfpen Hollow 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 6 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 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesWolfpen Hollow
LocationS 32 T 27 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 76
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.97842, -92.39196
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Wolfpen Hollow built?

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

What condition is Mo 76 E over Wolfpen Hollow 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 Wolfpen Hollow carry?

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

How long is Mo 76 E over Wolfpen Hollow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Wolfpen Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.