X Ave over Little Beaver Creek
PoorGreene County, Iowa · 084292502 · Structure no. 000000000162391
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
X Ave over Little Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying X Ave over Little Beaver Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was X Ave over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is X Ave over Little Beaver 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 2024.
How much traffic does X Ave over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is X Ave over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns X Ave over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.