US Bridges

Rt J E over Turkey CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 25 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 4424

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Turkey CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 25 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.49003, -89.51226
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Turkey CR carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Turkey CR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.