US Bridges

Wells Ferry RD over Creek

Poor

Scott County, Iowa · 078E50606 · Structure no. 000000000302290

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Ferry RD over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wells Ferry RD over Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,010 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWells Ferry RD
CrossesCreek
Location078E50606
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59596, -90.43022
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells Ferry RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Ferry RD over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wells Ferry RD over Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wells Ferry RD over Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Ferry RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.