Smyth RD over Abbe Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 082060108 · Structure no. 000000000220151
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smyth RD over Abbe Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Smyth RD over Abbe Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 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 Smyth RD over Abbe Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smyth RD over Abbe 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Smyth RD over Abbe Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Smyth RD over Abbe Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Smyth RD over Abbe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.