US Bridges

Great River RD over Little Turkey River

Fair

Clayton County, Iowa · 091021501 · Structure no. 000000000362280

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great River RD over Little Turkey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great River RD over Little Turkey River in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreat River RD
CrossesLittle Turkey River
Location091021501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70358, -91.07315
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2022)
Projected traffic403 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Great River RD over Little Turkey River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great River RD over Little Turkey River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Great River RD over Little Turkey River carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Great River RD over Little Turkey River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Great River RD over Little Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.