US Bridges

FM Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 080061105 · Structure no. 000000000204870

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM Sugar Btm RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location080061105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.74688, -91.51452
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek 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 Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM Sugar Btm RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.