Local over Branch of Wolf Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Iowa · 071081201 · Structure no. 000000000199851

Built: 1972; 53 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 25 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 45; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Branch of Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Branch of Wolf Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal

CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek

Location071081201

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyJefferson County

StateIowa

Coordinates40.97333, -91.73257

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)

Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)

Projected traffic45 by 2043

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Branch of Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Branch of Wolf 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.