US Bridges

130th Ave. over Branch of Kitty Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 085020702 · Structure no. 000000000207981

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Ave. over Branch of Kitty Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 130th Ave. over Branch of Kitty Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries130th Ave.
CrossesBranch of Kitty Creek
Location085020702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.19128, -91.13083
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.

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th Ave. over Branch of Kitty Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th Ave. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 130th Ave. over Branch of Kitty Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 130th Ave. over Branch of Kitty Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 130th Ave. over Branch of Kitty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.