US Bridges

Jackson RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 076361406 · Structure no. 000000000099591

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jackson RD over Turkey Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJackson RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location076361406
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.38387, -94.94954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson RD over Turkey Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.