Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream
PoorClosed to trafficUnion County, Iowa · 072311004 · Structure no. 000000000326091
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Loc Dogwood Ave over Small Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.