US Bridges

Adams Taylor over Todd Branch

Poor

Taylor County, Iowa · 070320301 · Structure no. 000000000323220

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Taylor over Todd Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Adams Taylor over Todd Branch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Taylor
CrossesTodd Branch
Location070320301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.89936, -94.52737
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Taylor over Todd Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Taylor over Todd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Taylor over Todd Branch carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Adams Taylor over Todd Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Adams Taylor over Todd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.