US Bridges

Bufordcave LN128 over Turkey CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 3243 T 55 N R 5 W · Structure no. 16665

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bufordcave LN128 over Turkey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bufordcave LN128 over Turkey CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBufordcave LN128
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 3243 T 55 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.59231, -91.44164
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bufordcave LN128 over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bufordcave LN128 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 Bufordcave LN128 over Turkey CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bufordcave LN128 over Turkey CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bufordcave LN128 over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.