US Bridges

Hardscrabble RD over Deer Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 086031708 · Structure no. 000000000209031

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardscrabble RD over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hardscrabble RD over Deer Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHardscrabble RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location086031708
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.26278, -91.21736
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardscrabble RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardscrabble RD over Deer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hardscrabble RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hardscrabble RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hardscrabble RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.