US Bridges

Rt Tt S over Turkey CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 9 T 56 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7427

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Tt S over Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Tt S over Turkey CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Tt S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 56 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0TT
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.67531, -93.15593
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2024)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Tt S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rt Tt S over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Tt S over Turkey CR carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Tt S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Tt S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.