US Bridges

Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 30 T 31 N R 20 W · Structure no. 13306

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarm RD 34
CrossesLit Pomme De Terre
LocationS 30 T 31 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates37.37364, -93.1784
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic467 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 34 over Lit Pomme De Terre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.