Local - Memphis over Small Stream
PoorCass County, Iowa · 075370105 · Structure no. 000000000098721
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - Memphis over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local - Memphis over Small Stream in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Local - Memphis over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local - Memphis 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local - Memphis over Small Stream carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local - Memphis over Small Stream?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local - Memphis over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.