US 65 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Iowa · 2.8 Mi. S of SR J46 · Structure no. 000000000051891

Built: 1987; 38 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 113 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,240; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 over Turkey Creek in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65

CrossesTurkey Creek

Location2.8 Mi. S of SR J46

RouteU.S. Route 65

CountyWayne County

StateIowa

Coordinates40.66313, -93.4983

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating57.2 US tons

Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)

Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)

Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2022)

Projected traffic1,240 by 2043

Trucks19%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState 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 US 65 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.