235th Street over Kemp Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 071351203 · Structure no. 000000000059240
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
235th Street over Kemp Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 235th Street over Kemp Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 235th Street over Kemp Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is 235th Street 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 235th Street over Kemp Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 235th Street over Kemp Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 235th Street over Kemp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.