Local over Clark Branch
GoodAdair County, Iowa · 074330503 · Structure no. 000000000055321
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Clark Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Clark Branch in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Clark Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Clark Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Clark Branch carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local over Clark Branch?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Clark Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.