US Bridges

Poorboy RD over Lit Turkey CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 29 T 40 N R 22 W · Structure no. 20258

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poorboy RD over Lit Turkey CR is a concrete culvert carrying Poorboy RD over Lit Turkey CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPoorboy RD
CrossesLit Turkey CR
LocationS 29 T 40 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates38.22056, -93.28322
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Poorboy RD over Lit Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poorboy RD over Lit 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 Poorboy RD over Lit Turkey CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poorboy RD over Lit Turkey CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Poorboy RD over Lit Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.