305 Avenue over Driscall Creek
PoorPosted for loadFremont County, Iowa · 070410706 · Structure no. 000000000160950
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
305 Avenue over Driscall Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 305 Avenue over Driscall Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 305 Avenue over Driscall Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 305 Avenue over Driscall 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 305 Avenue over Driscall Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 305 Avenue over Driscall Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 305 Avenue over Driscall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.