Emmett Ave over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 088462304 · Structure no. 000000000354130
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emmett Ave over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emmett Ave over Deer Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Emmett Ave over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emmett Ave over Deer 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Emmett Ave over Deer Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Emmett Ave over Deer Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Emmett Ave over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.