Newport Rd. over Small Creek
PoorPosted for loadJones County, Iowa · 084033402 · Structure no. 000000000207640
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newport Rd. over Small Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Rd. over Small Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 80 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 4 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Newport Rd. over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Newport Rd. over Small 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Newport Rd. over Small Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Newport Rd. over Small Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Newport Rd. over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.