US Bridges

Kenser RD over Trib to Turkey CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25236

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenser RD over Trib to Turkey CR is a concrete slab carrying Kenser RD over Trib to Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKenser RD
CrossesTrib to Turkey CR
LocationS 9 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08188, -94.43643
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kenser RD over Trib to Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenser RD over Trib to 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kenser RD over Trib to Turkey CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kenser RD over Trib to Turkey CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kenser RD over Trib to Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.