US Bridges

Quince Trail over Turkey CR

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 6 T 66 N R 16 W · Structure no. 19543

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quince Trail over Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quince Trail over Turkey CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuince Trail
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 6 T 66 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 224
Coordinates40.54648, -92.74818
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quince Trail over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Quince Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Quince Trail over Turkey CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quince Trail over Turkey CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Quince Trail over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.