Pocahontas County Bridge Report Card
Pocahontas County scores 50 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pocahontas County, Iowa
Pocahontas County has 198 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 50 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 25.3% is above the 18.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,242 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pocahontas County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 50/100 (F). The county has 198 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 50 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,242 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 25.3% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.7% of measured traffic | 8.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 1.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 58,602 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 25.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 18.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,242 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pocahontas County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local over N Lizard Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1916 |
| FM over Dd # 77 No Lizard Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 698 | 1973 |
| FM over Little Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 658 | 1968 |
| FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 578 | 1965 |
| FM over Pilot Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 509 | 1975 |
| FM over Pilot Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 439 | 1970 |
| FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 429 | 1964 |
| FM over Big Cedar Ck Dd #41 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 379 | 1969 |
| FM over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 369 | 1973 |
| Local over Dd #41 Big Cedar Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 330 | 1977 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.