US Bridges

Orchard RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Iowa · 097160708 · Structure no. 000000000247401

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orchard RD over Spring Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location097160708
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22876, -92.77703
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Orchard RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard RD over Spring Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Orchard RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.