US Bridges

US 65 N over Turkey CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 33 T 47 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2608

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over Turkey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over Turkey CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,734 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,285 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 N
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 33 T 47 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.81402, -93.22466
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,734 (2024)
Projected traffic8,285 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 65 N over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 N over Turkey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 N over Turkey CR carry?

About 4,734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over Turkey CR?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.