Albia RD over Bear Creek
FairWapello County, Iowa · 072142704 · Structure no. 000000000361370
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Albia RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Albia RD over Bear Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Albia RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Albia RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Albia RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Albia RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Albia RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.