Mo 34 E over Gizzard CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 32 T 30 N R 7 E · Structure no. 4987

Built: 1926; 99 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 21 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 705; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Gizzard CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 34 E over Gizzard 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 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 34 E

CrossesGizzard CR

LocationS 32 T 30 N R 7 E

RouteState Highway 34

CountyWayne County

StateMissouri

Coordinates37.22642, -90.29342

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating41.7 US tons

Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadH 15

Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2024)

Projected traffic1,234 by 2044

Trucks7%

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 Gizzard CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 34 E over Gizzard 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 Gizzard CR carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Gizzard CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Gizzard CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.