US Bridges

Homestead RD 108 over Turkey CR

FairPosted for load

Ralls County, Missouri · S 8 T 55 N R 5 W · Structure no. 16057

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD 108 over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Homestead RD 108 over Turkey CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead RD 108
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 8 T 55 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.56672, -91.48739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Homestead RD 108 over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD 108 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Homestead RD 108 over Turkey CR carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Homestead RD 108 over Turkey CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD 108 over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.