US Bridges

Memorial DR over Braddy Creek

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · Iowa Veterans Home · Structure no. 000000000699776

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR over Braddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Memorial DR over Braddy Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesMemorial DR
CrossesBraddy Creek
LocationIowa Veterans Home
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05471, -92.93082
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial DR over Braddy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial DR over Braddy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial DR over Braddy Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Memorial DR over Braddy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR over Braddy Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.