US Bridges

US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 20 W · Structure no. 3797

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,388 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,429 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesBig Turkey CR Ovrf
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.7786, -93.14953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,388 (2024)
Projected traffic9,429 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf carry?

About 5,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Big Turkey CR Ovrf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.