US Bridges

US 63 S over Turkey CR

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2961

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 63 S over Turkey CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 13,714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,371 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.60294, -92.17715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,714 (2024)
Projected traffic25,371 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 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 1975, making it 50 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 November 2024.

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

About 13,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.