US Bridges

County RD E-525 over King Br Turkey CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 19 T 32 N R 24 W · Structure no. 31223

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD E-525 over King Br Turkey CR is a steel culvert carrying County RD E-525 over King Br Turkey CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD E-525
CrossesKing Br Turkey CR
LocationS 19 T 32 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 525
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49263, -93.6045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic58 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 County RD E-525 over King Br Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD E-525 over King Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD E-525 over King Br Turkey CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD E-525 over King Br Turkey CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns County RD E-525 over King Br Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.