US Bridges

Lone Elm RD over Turkey CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 34 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 19426

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Elm RD over Turkey CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Lone Elm RD over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Elm RD
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 34 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11271, -94.52567
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2025)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$966,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lone Elm RD over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Elm RD 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 Lone Elm RD over Turkey CR carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lone Elm RD over Turkey CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Elm RD over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.