US Bridges

Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 7 T 28 N R 24 W · Structure no. 36643

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm Road 15
CrossesBr of Turnback CR
LocationS 7 T 28 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates37.14222, -93.60278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Road 15 over Br of Turnback CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.