US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Bear CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 31 T 30 N R 7 E · Structure no. 4854

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Bear CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 34 E over Bear CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 31 T 30 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 34
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.22519, -90.32546
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Bear CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Bear 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 December 2024.

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

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Bear CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.