Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek
GoodAdams County, Iowa · 072342906 · Structure no. 000000000060041
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Avenue over Kemp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.