US Bridges

County RD 391 over Br of Turkey CR

Poor

Callaway County, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 11 W · Structure no. 18898

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 391 over Br of Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 391 over Br of Turkey CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty RD 391
CrossesBr of Turkey CR
LocationS 34 T 45 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates38.63566, -92.16303
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 391 over Br of Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 391 over Br of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 391 over Br of Turkey CR carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 391 over Br of Turkey CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 391 over Br of Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.