Local over Br.Burr Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Iowa · 073080907 · Structure no. 000000000201860
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Br.Burr Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Br.Burr Oak Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Br.Burr Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Br.Burr Oak 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Br.Burr Oak Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Br.Burr Oak Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Br.Burr Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.