Argus RD over Four Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadPage County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010350
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 392
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Argus RD over Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Argus RD over Four Mile Creek in Page County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Argus RD over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Argus RD over Four Mile 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Argus RD over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 392 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Argus RD over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Argus RD over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.