Local over Fabius Creek
PoorPosted for loadDavis County, Iowa · 067150505 · Structure no. 000000000133221
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Fabius Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Fabius Creek in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Fabius Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Fabius 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Fabius Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Fabius Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Fabius Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.