US Bridges

Rt Ww E over Turnback CR

PoorPosted for load

Dade County, Missouri · S 35 T 30 N R 26 W · Structure no. 7104

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over Turnback CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww E over Turnback CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 3 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesTurnback CR
LocationS 35 T 30 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates37.28822, -93.75937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2024)
Projected traffic313 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ww E over Turnback CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rt Ww E over Turnback 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww E over Turnback CR carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over Turnback CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over Turnback CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.