US Bridges

Great River Rd. over Turkey River

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · 095073007 · Structure no. 000000000152821

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great River Rd. over Turkey River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great River Rd. over Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat River Rd.
CrossesTurkey River
Location095073007
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00881, -91.70924
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2022)
Projected traffic314 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Great River Rd. over Turkey River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great River Rd. over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Great River Rd. over Turkey River carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Great River Rd. over Turkey River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Great River Rd. over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.