US Bridges

US 63 S over Turkey CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 14 T 47 N R 12 W · Structure no. 33709

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S over Turkey CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,229 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 14 T 47 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.85341, -92.24967
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,290 (2024)
Projected traffic25,229 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Turkey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Turkey CR carry?

About 15,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.