Local over Byers Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 081213002 · Structure no. 000000000199700
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Byers Branch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Byers Branch Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 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 Local over Byers Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Byers Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Byers Branch Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Local over Byers Branch Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Byers Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.