US Bridges

Farm RD 34 over Waterway

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 30 T 31 N R 24 W · Structure no. 29726

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 34 over Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm RD 34 over Waterway in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarm RD 34
CrossesWaterway
LocationS 30 T 31 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates37.38333, -93.60422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Waterway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 34 over Waterway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 34 over Waterway carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 34 over Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 34 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.