US Bridges

Willow RD over Little Turkey River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 095100506 · Structure no. 000000000153381

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow RD over Little Turkey River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow RD over Little Turkey River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWillow RD
CrossesLittle Turkey River
Location095100506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08246, -92.05262
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow RD over Little Turkey River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow 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 October 2024.

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

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Willow RD over Little Turkey River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Willow RD over Little Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.