US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek

Good

Douglas County, Missouri · S 34 T 27 N R 12 W · Structure no. 33431

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesRed Bank Creek
LocationS 34 T 27 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates36.97906, -92.24729
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2024)
Projected traffic383 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.