Local over Branch Mitchell Creek
GoodJefferson County, Iowa · 072102801 · Structure no. 000000000201491
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Mitchell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Branch Mitchell Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Local over Branch Mitchell Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Mitchell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Branch Mitchell Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Branch Mitchell Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch Mitchell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.