US Bridges

South Main ST over Branch of Kitty Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000032261

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,117
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Branch of Kitty Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Main ST over Branch of Kitty Creek in Jones 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 6 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 6,117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,117 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesBranch of Kitty Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.22739, -91.18852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,117 (2022)
Projected traffic6,117 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main ST over Branch of Kitty Creek built?

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

What condition is South Main ST over Branch of Kitty 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South Main ST over Branch of Kitty Creek carry?

About 6,117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Main ST over Branch of Kitty Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Branch of Kitty Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.