US Bridges

Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mills County, Iowa · 072402405 · Structure no. 000000000245681

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLcl-Jarred Ave
CrossesCreek
Location072402405
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02367, -95.38728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lcl-Jarred Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.