Old Cass Rd. over Helmer Creek
FairJones County, Iowa · 085041801 · Structure no. 000000000208551
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Cass Rd. over Helmer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Cass Rd. over Helmer Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Cass Rd. over Helmer Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Cass Rd. over Helmer 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Old Cass Rd. over Helmer Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Old Cass Rd. over Helmer Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Cass Rd. over Helmer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.