US Bridges

Rt W E over Turkey CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 27 T 32 N R 24 W · Structure no. 9849

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W E over Turkey CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 27 T 32 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.47605, -93.55566
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic299 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Rt W E over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Turkey CR carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Turkey CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.