US Bridges

Duquesne RD over Turkey CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 6 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19437

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duquesne RD over Turkey CR is a concrete other carrying Duquesne RD over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDuquesne RD
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 6 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08995, -94.45889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2025)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duquesne RD over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Duquesne 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 Duquesne RD over Turkey CR carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Duquesne RD over Turkey CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Duquesne RD over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.