US Bridges

Rose RD over Little Turkey River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 095092906 · Structure no. 000000000153285

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose RD over Little Turkey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rose RD over Little Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRose RD
CrossesLittle Turkey River
Location095092906
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.01687, -91.93782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic432 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Rose RD over Little Turkey River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose 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 Rose RD over Little Turkey River carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rose RD over Little Turkey River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rose RD over Little Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.