US Bridges

St. James ST over Turkey CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 9 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31302

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. James ST over Turkey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying St. James ST over Turkey CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. James ST
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.62464, -93.21592
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 St. James ST over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. James ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does St. James ST over Turkey CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is St. James ST over Turkey CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns St. James ST over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.