US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Turkey CR

Poor

Benton County, Missouri · S 1 T 39 N R 22 W · Structure no. 9603

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 7 S over Turkey CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,566 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,491 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 1 T 39 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.17579, -93.29394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,566 (2024)
Projected traffic4,491 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Turkey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 2,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.