Mobile Ave over Hoffman Creek
PoorHarrison County, Iowa · 080432202 · Structure no. 000000000178850
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mobile Ave over Hoffman Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mobile Ave over Hoffman Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 3 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mobile Ave over Hoffman Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Mobile Ave over Hoffman 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Mobile Ave over Hoffman Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Mobile Ave over Hoffman Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mobile Ave over Hoffman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.