US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Drunken CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 34 T 31 N R 10 E · Structure no. 4501

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Drunken CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 34 E over Drunken CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 103 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 2,274 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesDrunken CR
LocationS 34 T 31 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 34
CountyBollinger County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.31517, -89.91812
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,274 (2024)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Drunken CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Drunken 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 January 2024.

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

About 2,274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Drunken CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Drunken CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.