US Bridges

Mo 215 S over Turkey CR

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 6 T 32 N R 24 W · Structure no. 1765

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 215 S over Turkey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 215 S over Turkey CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 215 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 6 T 32 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates37.53282, -93.60501
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2024)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 215 S over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mo 215 S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 215 S over Turkey CR carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 215 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 215 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.