S12th Ave E over Small Stream
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 079180501 · Structure no. 000000000196530
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S12th Ave E over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying S12th Ave E over Small Stream in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S12th Ave E over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is S12th Ave E over Small Stream 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S12th Ave E over Small Stream carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is S12th Ave E over Small Stream?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S12th Ave E over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.