Local over Branch Flank Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 074221002 · Structure no. 000000000332650
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Branch Flank Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Branch Flank Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Local over Branch Flank Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Branch Flank Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Branch Flank Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Local over Branch Flank Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Branch Flank Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.