US Bridges

Newman RD over Turkey CR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 36 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 19438

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman RD over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newman RD over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2045. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNewman RD
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 36 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.09816, -94.47757
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2025)
Projected traffic12,450 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman RD over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newman RD over Turkey 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Newman RD over Turkey CR carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Newman RD over Turkey CR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Newman RD over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.