US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Clifty CR

Poor

Douglas County, Missouri · S 33 T 27 N R 12 W · Structure no. 9226

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Clifty CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 76 E over Clifty CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesClifty CR
LocationS 33 T 27 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 76
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.98004, -92.26
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over Clifty CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 76 E over Clifty CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

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

How long is Mo 76 E over Clifty CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Clifty CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.