US Bridges

Mo 76 E over Dry Wash

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 11 T 24 N R 18 W · Structure no. 9620

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 76 E over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 76 E over Dry Wash in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 76 E
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 11 T 24 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.78108, -92.89237
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2024)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 76 E over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 76 E over Dry Wash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 76 E over Dry Wash carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 76 E over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 76 E over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.