US Bridges

County RD 355 over Turkey CR

Fair

Hickory County, Missouri · S 16 T 38 N R 21 W · Structure no. 13806

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 355 over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 355 over Turkey CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 355
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 16 T 38 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.05006, -93.23697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2025)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 355 over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 355 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 355 over Turkey CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 355 over Turkey CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 355 over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.