US Bridges

Nickel RD over Little Turkey

FairPosted for load

Clayton County, Iowa · 091021604 · Structure no. 000000000117991

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickel RD over Little Turkey is a steel truss - thru carrying Nickel RD over Little Turkey in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNickel RD
CrossesLittle Turkey
Location091021604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.69543, -91.09331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nickel RD over Little Turkey built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nickel RD over Little Turkey in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Nickel RD over Little Turkey carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nickel RD over Little Turkey?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nickel RD over Little Turkey?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.