US Bridges

County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 3 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 18904

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 391
CrossesTurkey Creek Br
LocationS 3 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62453, -92.15797
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br 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 County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 391 over Turkey Creek Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.