US Bridges

Rt Tt E over Turnback CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 2 T 28 N R 25 W · Structure no. 8524

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Tt E over Turnback CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Tt E over Turnback CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 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 5 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Tt E
CrossesTurnback CR
LocationS 2 T 28 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0TT
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.15641, -93.62982
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic241 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rt Tt E over Turnback CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rt Tt E over Turnback 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Tt E over Turnback CR carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Tt E over Turnback CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Tt E over Turnback CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.