Local - Memphis over Turkey CR
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 075360602 · Structure no. 000000000098440
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - Memphis over Turkey CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Local - Memphis over Turkey CR in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local - Memphis over Turkey CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Local - Memphis 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local - Memphis over Turkey CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local - Memphis over Turkey CR?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local - Memphis over Turkey CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.