US Bridges

Husk RD over Turkey CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 20 W · Structure no. 22522

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Husk RD over Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Husk RD over Turkey CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 95 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 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHusk RD
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.7636, -93.15526
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Husk RD over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Husk 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 Husk RD over Turkey CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Husk RD over Turkey CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Husk RD over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.