US Bridges

St. Louis Ave over Turkey CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 36 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 19440

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Louis Ave over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Louis Ave over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2045. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. Louis Ave
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 36 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.10089, -94.49486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2025)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Louis Ave over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Louis Ave 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 St. Louis Ave over Turkey CR carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is St. Louis Ave over Turkey CR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns St. Louis Ave over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.