US Bridges

Local over Spring Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Iowa · 083341504 · Structure no. 000000000094271

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Spring Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Spring Branch Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location083341504
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99899, -94.79311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Spring Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Spring Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Spring Branch Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.