US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Hurricane CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 4 T 30 N R 10 E · Structure no. 2730

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Hurricane CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 34 E over Hurricane CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,204 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,357 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesHurricane CR
LocationS 4 T 30 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 34
CountyBollinger County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30506, -89.95656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,204 (2024)
Projected traffic7,357 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 34 E over Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Hurricane 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 34 E over Hurricane CR carry?

About 4,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Hurricane CR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.