US Bridges

1st ST NW over Beeds Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 0000000000 · Structure no. 000000000501360

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,468
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST NW over Beeds Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 1st ST NW over Beeds Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 2,468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,468 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1st ST NW
CrossesBeeds Creek
Location0000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74604, -93.20868
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2022)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st ST NW over Beeds Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST NW over Beeds Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 1st ST NW over Beeds Creek carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 1st ST NW over Beeds Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST NW over Beeds Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.