US Bridges

620th ST over Turkey Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 076363302 · Structure no. 000000000099721

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

620th ST over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 620th ST over Turkey Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries620th ST
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location076363302
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.34216, -95.00346
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 620th ST over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 620th ST 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 620th ST over Turkey Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 620th ST over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 620th ST over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.