US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 308 T 31 N R 11 W · Structure no. 33569

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr 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 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 6,413 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,505 by 2044. The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesWhitewater Rvr
LocationS 308 T 31 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.37433, -89.80047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length389 ft (118.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 built?

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

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

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

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

How long is Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.