US Bridges

County RD 544 over Turkey CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 32167

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 544 over Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 544 over Turkey CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 544
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.48182, -89.61148
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 544 over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 544 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 544 over Turkey CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 544 over Turkey CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 544 over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.