US Bridges

Kenser RD over Turkey CR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28446

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenser RD over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kenser RD over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKenser RD
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 705
Coordinates37.07876, -94.43658
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenser RD over Turkey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Kenser RD over Turkey CR carry?

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

How long is Kenser RD over Turkey CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kenser RD over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.