US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Turkey CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 5 T 39 N R 21 W · Structure no. 3527

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 7 S over Turkey CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,710 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 5 T 39 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.16718, -93.25833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2024)
Projected traffic3,710 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 7 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over Turkey CR carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.