US Bridges

Is 44 W over Turkey CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 372

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 44 W over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 19,497 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,095 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07258, -94.39448
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,497 (2024)
Projected traffic35,095 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Is 44 W over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Is 44 W 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over Turkey CR carry?

About 19,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Turkey CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.