US Bridges

Local over Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 085141401 · Structure no. 000000000319651

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Branch Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Branch Wolf Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBranch Wolf Creek
Location085141401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.18112, -92.45322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Branch Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.