US Bridges

County Road 180 over Turkey CR

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 15 T 54 N R 25 W · Structure no. 18181

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 180 over Turkey CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 180 over Turkey CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 180
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 15 T 54 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.49566, -93.69954
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 180 over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 180 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 180 over Turkey CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 180 over Turkey CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 180 over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.