Local over Branch Fish Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Iowa · 070061605 · Structure no. 000000000180051
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Branch Fish Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Local over Branch Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Fish 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Branch Fish Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Branch Fish Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.