US Bridges

County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 36 T 54 N R 25 W · Structure no. 17831

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 161
CrossesBr of Turkey CR
LocationS 36 T 54 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.44554, -93.64507
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.