Wells Ferry RD over Spencer Creek
PoorScott County, Iowa · 078E50804 · Structure no. 000000000302301
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Ferry RD over Spencer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells Ferry RD over Spencer Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Ferry RD over Spencer Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Ferry RD over Spencer 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 Spencer Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wells Ferry RD over Spencer Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Ferry RD over Spencer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.