Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAdams County, Iowa · 071350104 · Structure no. 000000000059200
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Fig Avenue over Kemp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.