US Bridges

Or 55 S over Turner RD Black CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2009 T 42 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8144

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,093
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 55 S over Turner RD Black CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 55 S over Turner RD Black CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,093 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,658 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 55 S
CrossesTurner RD Black CR
LocationS 2009 T 42 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates38.38439, -90.3815
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,093 (2024)
Projected traffic25,658 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Or 55 S over Turner RD Black CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 55 S over Turner RD Black 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Or 55 S over Turner RD Black CR carry?

About 15,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 55 S over Turner RD Black CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 55 S over Turner RD Black CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.