Quail Ave over Flood Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 093162604 · Structure no. 000000000089480
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quail Ave over Flood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quail Ave over Flood Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 17 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Quail Ave over Flood Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quail Ave over Flood 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Quail Ave over Flood Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Quail Ave over Flood Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Quail Ave over Flood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.