Great River Rd. over Turkey River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Iowa · 095073203 · Structure no. 000000000152830
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 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 concrete tee beam carrying Great River Rd. 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Great River Rd. over Turkey River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Great River Rd. 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 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 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Great River Rd. over Turkey River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.