US Bridges

Mo 96 E over Turnback CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 29 T 29 N R 25 W · Structure no. 426

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 96 E over Turnback CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 96 E over Turnback CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMo 96 E
CrossesTurnback CR
LocationS 29 T 29 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates37.18996, -93.68616
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2024)
Projected traffic8,608 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mo 96 E over Turnback CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mo 96 E over Turnback CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 96 E over Turnback CR carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 96 E over Turnback CR?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 96 E over Turnback CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.