Local over Spring Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 094133403 · Structure no. 000000000110781
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 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 1987, so it is 38 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
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 March 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Spring Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.