Stone Bridge RD over Wet Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJones County, Iowa · 086031704 · Structure no. 000000000209010
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2017
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stone Bridge RD over Wet Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Stone Bridge RD over Wet Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1893, so it is 132 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stone Bridge RD over Wet Creek built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stone Bridge RD over Wet 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 February 2017.
How much traffic does Stone Bridge RD over Wet Creek carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Stone Bridge RD over Wet Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Stone Bridge RD over Wet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.