Local over Stony Fork
PoorLucas County, Iowa · 073221708 · Structure no. 000000000227571
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Stony Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Stony Fork in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Stony Fork built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Stony Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Stony Fork carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Stony Fork?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Stony Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.