US Bridges

Rt J S over Br Turner CR

Poor

Greene County, Missouri · S 31 T 29 N R 20 W · Structure no. 9991

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Br Turner CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Br Turner CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 90 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 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.

It carries about 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,872 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesBr Turner CR
LocationS 31 T 29 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.17441, -93.15987
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2024)
Projected traffic2,872 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Br Turner CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Rt J S over Br Turner 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Br Turner CR carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Br Turner CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Br Turner CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.