US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr Ovr

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 308 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 33529

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr Ovr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr Ovr in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6,413 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,505 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 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
CrossesWhitewater Rvr Ovr
LocationS 308 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 34
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.37123, -89.8055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,413 (2024)
Projected traffic12,505 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 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 Whitewater Rvr Ovr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr Ovr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr Ovr carry?

About 6,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr Ovr?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr Ovr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.