US Bridges

Or 63 S over Turkey CR

Poor

Callaway County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 4792

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 63 S over Turkey CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 63 S over Turkey CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 63 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 63
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6017, -92.17863
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2024)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$739,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 63 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 63 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 November 2024.

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

About 996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Or 63 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 63 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.