Kipling Ave. over Cold Water Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 093171404 · Structure no. 000000000089670
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kipling Ave. over Cold Water Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kipling Ave. over Cold Water Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kipling Ave. over Cold Water Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kipling Ave. over Cold Water 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 Kipling Ave. over Cold Water Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Kipling Ave. over Cold Water Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kipling Ave. over Cold Water Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.