Coffee RD over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 091013403 · Structure no. 000000000117890
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coffee RD over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coffee RD over Plum Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coffee RD over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Coffee RD over Plum 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Coffee RD over Plum Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Coffee RD over Plum Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Coffee RD over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.