Fa-Barrus RD over Pony Creek
PoorMills County, Iowa · 073431401 · Structure no. 000000000247160
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,524
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fa-Barrus RD over Pony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fa-Barrus RD over Pony Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fa-Barrus RD over Pony Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fa-Barrus RD over Pony 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Fa-Barrus RD over Pony Creek carry?
About 1,524 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Fa-Barrus RD over Pony Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Fa-Barrus RD over Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.