US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Elkhorn CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 25 T 23 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5874

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 76 E over Elkhorn CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,707 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesElkhorn CR
LocationS 25 T 23 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 76
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.68888, -94.24044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2024)
Projected traffic2,707 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 76 E over Elkhorn CR 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.