US Bridges

Claycomb RD over Turkey CR

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 34 T 47 N R 21 W · Structure no. 24025

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claycomb RD over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claycomb RD over Turkey CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClaycomb RD
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 34 T 47 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 451
Coordinates38.81438, -93.22163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Claycomb RD over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Claycomb RD over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Claycomb RD over Turkey CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Claycomb RD over Turkey CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Claycomb RD over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.