US Bridges

Rt Aa E over Turkey CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 5 T 38 N R 21 W · Structure no. 6921

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Aa E over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Aa E over Turkey CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Aa E
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 5 T 38 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0AA
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.08006, -93.25367
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic306 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Aa E over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Aa E 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Aa E over Turkey CR carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Aa E over Turkey CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Aa E over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.