South ST over Blue Grass Creek
GoodAudubon County, Iowa · City of Audubon · Structure no. 000000000000511
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,423
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South ST over Blue Grass Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South ST over Blue Grass Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South ST over Blue Grass Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is South ST over Blue Grass 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does South ST over Blue Grass Creek carry?
About 1,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South ST over Blue Grass Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns South ST over Blue Grass Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.