Holly Ave over Mead Creek
FairPosted for loadHoward County, Iowa · 098133204 · Structure no. 000000000182540
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Holly Ave over Mead Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Holly Ave over Mead Creek in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Holly Ave over Mead Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Holly Ave over Mead Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Holly Ave over Mead Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Holly Ave over Mead Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Holly Ave over Mead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.