US Bridges

Mo 76 E over US 65

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 32 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2637

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over US 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 76 E over US 65 in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,101 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 32 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates36.64433, -93.22754
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,745 (2024)
Projected traffic51,101 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over US 65 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 76 E over US 65 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 76 E over US 65 carry?

About 21,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over US 65?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.