US Bridges

Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Iowa · Marion Co. S22 T77N R21 · Structure no. CEPNCRIA-000010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel is a concrete channel beam carrying Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAg and Dnr Traffic
CrossesRed Rock Pool Channel
LocationMarion Co. S22 T77N R21
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.45321, -93.27211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ag and Dnr Traffic over Red Rock Pool Channel?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).