US Bridges

Palm Trail over Turkey CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 3 T 66 N R 17 W · Structure no. 33747

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Trail over Turkey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palm Trail over Turkey CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm Trail
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 3 T 66 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.55053, -92.78838
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palm Trail over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Palm Trail over Turkey CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Palm Trail over Turkey CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Trail over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.