US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Dillard CR

PoorPosted for load

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 16 T 31 N R 11 E · Structure no. 5564

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Dillard CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 34 E over Dillard CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,384 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,549 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesDillard CR
LocationS 16 T 31 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.35752, -89.83975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,384 (2024)
Projected traffic8,549 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 34 E over Dillard CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Dillard CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 4,384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Dillard CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Dillard CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.