Local/Keystone over Turkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Iowa · 076362701 · Structure no. 000000000099661
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local/Keystone over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local/Keystone over Turkey Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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/Keystone over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Local/Keystone over Turkey Creek 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/Keystone over Turkey Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Local/Keystone over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local/Keystone over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.