US Bridges

County RD 800 over Turkey CR Br

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 21 T 35 N R 25 W · Structure no. 16328

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 800 over Turkey CR Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 800 over Turkey CR Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty RD 800
CrossesTurkey CR Br
LocationS 21 T 35 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.77333, -93.70333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 800 over Turkey CR Br built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 800 over Turkey CR Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 800 over Turkey CR Br carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 800 over Turkey CR Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 800 over Turkey CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.