US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Clarks CR

Good

Wayne County, Missouri · S 17 T 29 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3324

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,881
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Clarks CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 34 E over Clarks CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,881 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,042 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesClarks CR
LocationS 17 T 29 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.18583, -90.63001
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,881 (2024)
Projected traffic5,042 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 34 E over Clarks CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Clarks CR 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 December 2023.

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

About 2,881 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Clarks CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Clarks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.