US Bridges

V56 Union over Little Turkey

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 096111002 · Structure no. 000000000111931

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V56 Union over Little Turkey is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V56 Union over Little Turkey in Chickasaw 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesV56 Union
CrossesLittle Turkey
Location096111002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChickasaw County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14987, -92.1409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2022)
Projected traffic717 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V56 Union over Little Turkey built?

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

What condition is V56 Union over Little Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does V56 Union over Little Turkey carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is V56 Union over Little Turkey?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns V56 Union over Little Turkey?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.