US Bridges

US 36 E over Big Turkey CR

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 20 W · Structure no. 3798

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 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 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 36 E over Big Turkey CR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,388 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,429 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 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
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.77863, -93.14711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 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 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 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Big Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.