US Bridges

Mo 249 N over Turkey CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 12084

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
453 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 N over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 249 N over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,587 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,857 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 249 N
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07526, -94.42623
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,587 (2024)
Projected traffic20,857 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 249 N over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 249 N 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 249 N over Turkey CR carry?

About 11,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 249 N over Turkey CR?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 N over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.