US Bridges

Rt F S over Lit Turkey CR

Poor

Macon County, Missouri · S 17 T 59 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7186

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Lit Turkey CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Rt F S over Lit Turkey CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 65 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesLit Turkey CR
LocationS 17 T 59 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates39.92096, -92.7107
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F S over Lit Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Rt F S over Lit 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 Rt F S over Lit Turkey CR carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Lit Turkey CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Lit Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.