US Bridges

Fdr 747 over Turkey CR

Poor

Eagle County, Colorado · 2.6 Mi. East of Redcliff · Structure no. 021507000001039

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 747 over Turkey CR is a wood or timber slab carrying Fdr 747 over Turkey CR in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2017. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 747
CrossesTurkey CR
Location2.6 Mi. East of Redcliff
RouteFederal Lands Road 708.1
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.52361, -106.32567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1992)
Projected traffic18 by 2017
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 747 over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 747 over Turkey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 747 over Turkey CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 747 over Turkey CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 747 over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.