Fir Ave over Broken Kettle Creek
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Iowa · 092470402 · Structure no. 000000000275190
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fir Ave over Broken Kettle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fir Ave over Broken Kettle Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 125 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fir Ave over Broken Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Fir Ave over Broken Kettle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fir Ave over Broken Kettle Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fir Ave over Broken Kettle Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Fir Ave over Broken Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.