Local Taylor Av over Small Creek
PoorHarrison County, Iowa · 079413302 · Structure no. 000000000177960
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Taylor Av over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Local Taylor Av over Small Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Taylor Av over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Taylor Av over Small 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local Taylor Av over Small Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Taylor Av over Small Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Taylor Av over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.