4th ST over Fleener Creek
PoorPosted for loadPoweshiek County, Iowa · 078160901 · Structure no. 000000000010215
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th ST over Fleener Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th ST over Fleener Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 3 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 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th ST over Fleener Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th ST over Fleener 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 2023.
How much traffic does 4th ST over Fleener Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 4th ST over Fleener Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 4th ST over Fleener Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.