Dove Ave over Roberts Creek
PoorPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 094050806 · Structure no. 000000000120470
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dove Ave over Roberts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dove Ave over Roberts Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 61 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dove Ave over Roberts Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Dove Ave over Roberts 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dove Ave over Roberts Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Dove Ave over Roberts Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Dove Ave over Roberts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.