US Bridges

Galaxy RD over Turkey CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 4 T 57 N R 20 W · Structure no. 22463

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galaxy RD over Turkey CR is a concrete culvert carrying Galaxy RD over Turkey CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGalaxy RD
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 4 T 57 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 357
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.78611, -93.14391
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Galaxy RD over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galaxy RD over Turkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Galaxy RD over Turkey CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Galaxy RD over Turkey CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Galaxy RD over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.