US Bridges

FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River

Fair

Howard County, Iowa · 098121101 · Structure no. 000000000182201

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM-130th ST
CrossesS Br Turkey River
Location098121101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.32789, -92.22762
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM-130th ST over S Br Turkey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.