US Bridges

County RD 1000 over Trib of Turkey CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 35 T 35 N R 25 W · Structure no. 24648

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1000 over Trib of Turkey CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 1000 over Trib of Turkey CR in Cedar 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1000
CrossesTrib of Turkey CR
LocationS 35 T 35 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates37.74303, -93.66517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1000 over Trib of Turkey CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 1000 over Trib of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1000 over Trib of Turkey CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1000 over Trib of Turkey CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1000 over Trib of Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.