Hard Scrabble over Silver Creek
GoodJones County, Iowa · 086030804 · Structure no. 000000000208981
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hard Scrabble over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hard Scrabble over Silver 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hard Scrabble over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hard Scrabble over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Hard Scrabble over Silver Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Hard Scrabble over Silver Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hard Scrabble over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.