US 65 S over Turkey CR
PoorPettis County, Missouri · S 33 T 47 N R 21 W · Structure no. 797
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,743
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 S over Turkey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Turkey CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 4,743 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 S over Turkey CR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 65 S 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 65 S over Turkey CR carry?
About 4,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 65 S over Turkey CR?
The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 S over Turkey CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.