US Bridges

Is 29 S over Turkey CR

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 15 T 64 N R 41 W · Structure no. 2363

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 S over Turkey CR is a concrete culvert carrying Is 29 S over Turkey CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 16,980 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,658 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 29 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 15 T 64 N R 41 W
RouteInterstate 29
CountyAtchison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.35525, -95.51637
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,980 (2024)
Projected traffic35,658 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 29 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 29 S over Turkey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 29 S over Turkey CR carry?

About 16,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Is 29 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.