US Bridges

Kings RD over Turkey River

Poor

Howard County, Iowa · 098110209 · Structure no. 000000000182090

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
99 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings RD over Turkey River is a steel culvert carrying Kings RD over Turkey River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKings RD
CrossesTurkey River
Location098110209
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.32815, -92.10176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings RD over Turkey River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kings RD over Turkey River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings RD over Turkey River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kings RD over Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.