US Bridges

Mo 249 S over Turkey CR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31039

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
454 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 S over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 249 S over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 13,803 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,845 by 2044. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 249 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates37.07529, -94.42652
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,803 (2024)
Projected traffic24,845 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 249 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 249 S 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 249 S over Turkey CR carry?

About 13,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 249 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.