Local over Hog Branch
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 069331302 · Structure no. 000000000322590
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Hog Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Hog Branch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 64 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local over Hog Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Local over Hog Branch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Hog Branch carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Hog Branch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Hog Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.