Jones-Delaware over Grove Creek
FairJones County, Iowa · 086040401 · Structure no. 000000000209151
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones-Delaware over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jones-Delaware over Grove Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jones-Delaware over Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jones-Delaware over Grove 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 Jones-Delaware over Grove Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Jones-Delaware over Grove Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Jones-Delaware over Grove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.