US Bridges

Maple RD over Little Turkey River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 095091307 · Structure no. 000000000153186

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple RD over Little Turkey River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple RD over Little Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMaple RD
CrossesLittle Turkey River
Location095091307
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.04789, -91.84559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple RD over Little Turkey River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple RD over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Maple RD over Little Turkey River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maple RD over Little Turkey River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Maple RD over Little Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.