Camp Comfort over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 093161906 · Structure no. 000000000089400
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camp Comfort over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Comfort over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Camp Comfort over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camp Comfort over Small Stream 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Camp Comfort over Small Stream carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Camp Comfort over Small Stream?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Camp Comfort over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.