148th St. over Small Creek
FairJones County, Iowa · 085023003 · Structure no. 000000000208145
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
148th St. over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 148th St. over Small Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 148th St. over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 148th St. over Small 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 148th St. over Small Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 148th St. over Small Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 148th St. over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.