US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Johnson CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 3 E · Structure no. 4441

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,903
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Johnson CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 34 E over Johnson CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 125 years old, older 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 9,903 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,330 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesJohnson CR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 34
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.16518, -90.68766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,903 (2024)
Projected traffic17,330 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Johnson CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Johnson CR 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 February 2024.

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

About 9,903 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Johnson CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Johnson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.