US Bridges

P28 Stuart ST over Creek

Fair

Adair County, Iowa · 077300906 · Structure no. 000000000361120

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P28 Stuart ST over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P28 Stuart ST over Creek in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesP28 Stuart ST
CrossesCreek
Location077300906
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdair County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.47854, -94.31842
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2022)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 P28 Stuart ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is P28 Stuart ST over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does P28 Stuart ST over Creek carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is P28 Stuart ST over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns P28 Stuart ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.