Thrush over Deer Creek
FairWorth County, Iowa · 100191702 · Structure no. 000000000356281
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thrush over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thrush over Deer Creek in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Thrush over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thrush over Deer 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Thrush over Deer Creek carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Thrush over Deer Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Thrush over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.