US Bridges

Center St. over Turkey River

Poor

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000004490

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center St. over Turkey River is a concrete tee beam carrying Center St. over Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 609 by 2043. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCenter St.
CrossesTurkey River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95743, -91.62488
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2022)
Projected traffic609 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center St. over Turkey River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center St. over Turkey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Center St. over Turkey River carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Center St. over Turkey River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Center St. over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.