US Bridges

Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR

Poor

Franklin County, Iowa · 092202001 · Structure no. 000000000157620

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeeds Lake DR
CrossesSpring CR
Location092202001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.76915, -93.23384
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beeds Lake DR over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.