Local Road over Branch of Wolf Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGrundy County, Iowa · 087173502 · Structure no. 000000000164410
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Branch of Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Branch of Wolf Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 72 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 Local Road over Branch of Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Local Road over Branch of Wolf 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local Road over Branch of Wolf Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over Branch of Wolf Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Branch of Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.