US Bridges

Local over White Breast CR

Fair

Clarke County, Iowa · 072262606 · Structure no. 000000000114771

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over White Breast CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over White Breast CR in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWhite Breast CR
Location072262606
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00406, -93.81741
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over White Breast CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over White Breast CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local over White Breast CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over White Breast CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over White Breast CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.