Local over Branch Bradley Creek
PoorIowa County, Iowa · 079091303 · Structure no. 000000000188950
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Bradley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Branch Bradley Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bradley Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Bradley 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Branch Bradley Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Branch Bradley Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch Bradley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.