US Bridges

Riverview Drive over Little Turkey River

Poor

Fayette County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000024860

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Drive over Little Turkey River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Riverview Drive over Little Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,344 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,344 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Drive
CrossesLittle Turkey River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.05601, -92.0345
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2022)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview Drive over Little Turkey River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview Drive over Little 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 2022.

How much traffic does Riverview Drive over Little Turkey River carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverview Drive over Little Turkey River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Drive over Little Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.