Local over Spring Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 094132101 · Structure no. 000000000110621
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Spring Branch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Spring Branch Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Spring Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Local over Spring Branch 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 Local over Spring Branch Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Spring Branch Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Spring Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.