Rt O S over Turnback CR
PoorLawrence County, Missouri · S 2 T 28 N R 25 W · Structure no. 8527
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 596
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt O S over Turnback CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O S over Turnback CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 3 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt O S over Turnback CR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Rt O S over Turnback 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt O S over Turnback CR carry?
About 596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt O S over Turnback CR?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt O S over Turnback CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.