US Bridges

County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 25 T 54 N R 25 W · Structure no. 34659

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 161
CrossesBr of Turkey CR
LocationS 25 T 54 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.45972, -93.645
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 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 Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 15 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 161 over Br of Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.