US Bridges

Mo 84 E over Varney Rvr

Good

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 4 T 18 N R 9 E · Structure no. 4536

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,804
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 84 E over Varney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 84 E over Varney Rvr in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,804 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,486 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesMo 84 E
CrossesVarney Rvr
LocationS 4 T 18 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates36.23645, -90.08891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,804 (2024)
Projected traffic4,486 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 84 E over Varney Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 84 E over Varney 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 84 E over Varney Rvr carry?

About 2,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 84 E over Varney Rvr?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 84 E over Varney Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.