FM over Little Turkey Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Iowa · 097111901 · Structure no. 000000000112971
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Little Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Little Turkey Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Little Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Little 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Little Turkey Creek carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FM over Little Turkey Creek?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Little Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.