US Bridges

US 62 E over Turkey CR

Fair

Dunklin County, Missouri · S 8 T 21 N R 9 E · Structure no. 5438

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 62 E over Turkey CR in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,859 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 8 T 21 N R 9 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyDunklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.47208, -90.10992
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2024)
Projected traffic1,859 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 US 62 E over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 E over Turkey CR carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Turkey CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.