US Bridges

Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3589

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 12,148 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,829 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 66 E
CrossesTurkey CR Br
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08382, -94.45783
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,148 (2024)
Projected traffic18,829 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br carry?

About 12,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.