US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Gimlet Creek

Good

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 34 T 31 N R 9 E · Structure no. 34215

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Gimlet Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 34 E over Gimlet Creek in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesGimlet Creek
LocationS 34 T 31 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.3139, -90.0336
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2024)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 34 E over Gimlet Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Gimlet Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 34 E over Gimlet Creek carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Gimlet Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 34 E over Gimlet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.