Mo 76 E over Dry Br
PoorMcDonald County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 29 W · Structure no. 5365
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,305
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 76 E over Dry Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 76 E over Dry Br in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,034 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 76 E over Dry Br built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 76 E over Dry Br 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 76 E over Dry Br carry?
About 2,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 76 E over Dry Br?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 76 E over Dry Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.