US 36 W over Big Turkey CR
PoorLinn County, Missouri · S 4 T 57 N R 20 W · Structure no. 566
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,215
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 W over Big Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Big Turkey CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 4 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 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,126 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 W over Big Turkey CR built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 36 W over Big Turkey 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 W over Big Turkey CR carry?
About 5,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is US 36 W over Big Turkey CR?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 W over Big Turkey CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.