US Bridges

Mo 34 E over Cedar Bay CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 24 T 28 N R 3 E · Structure no. 5686

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 34 E over Cedar Bay CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 34 E over Cedar Bay CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,608 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMo 34 E
CrossesCedar Bay CR
LocationS 24 T 28 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.1014, -90.68067
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2024)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Cedar Bay CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 34 E over Cedar Bay 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 Cedar Bay CR carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 34 E over Cedar Bay CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 34 E over Cedar Bay CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.