Mo 72 E over Turkey CR
PoorMadison County, Missouri · S 1 T 33 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4596
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,238
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 72 E over Turkey CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 72 E over Turkey CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mo 72 E over Turkey CR built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 72 E over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Turkey CR carry?
About 1,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 72 E over Turkey CR?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 72 E over Turkey CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.