US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Indian CR

Poor

Douglas County, Missouri · S 3 T 26 N R 11 W · Structure no. 9362

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Indian CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 76 E over Indian CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 3 T 26 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates36.96921, -92.13484
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2024)
Projected traffic1,321 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

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

About 852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over Indian CR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.