US Bridges

Great River Rd. over Turkey River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 095082508 · Structure no. 000000000153045

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great River Rd. over Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesGreat River Rd.
CrossesTurkey River
Location095082508
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.01831, -91.73075
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed—
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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great River Rd. over Turkey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

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 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Great River Rd. over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.