US Bridges

Lp 49 S over Turkey CR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 1 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 6539

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,243
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 49 S over Turkey CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Lp 49 S over Turkey CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 years old, older 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 27,243 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,227 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 49 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 1 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09722, -94.4767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,243 (2024)
Projected traffic42,227 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 49 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lp 49 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 Lp 49 S over Turkey CR carry?

About 27,243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 49 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 49 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.