Hickory Ave over Lynn Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Iowa · 072062905 · Structure no. 000000000180991
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Ave over Lynn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Ave over Lynn Creek in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Hickory Ave over Lynn Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory Ave over Lynn 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory Ave over Lynn Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hickory Ave over Lynn Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Ave over Lynn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.