US Bridges

Turley School RD over Bear CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 20 T 37 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31676

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turley School RD over Bear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Turley School RD over Bear CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTurley School RD
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 20 T 37 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.90701, -90.39414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Turley School RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turley School RD over Bear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turley School RD over Bear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Turley School RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turley School RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.