Local over Spring Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 094132203 · Structure no. 000000000110631
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Spring Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Spring Branch Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Spring Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
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 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Spring Branch Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Spring Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.