US Bridges

FM over Little Turkey River

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 096111405 · Structure no. 000000000112011

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Little Turkey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Turkey River in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesLittle Turkey River
Location096111405
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13151, -92.11131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Little Turkey River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Little Turkey River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does FM over Little Turkey River carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM over Little Turkey River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Little Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.