Local over Nodaway Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Iowa · 075320101 · Structure no. 000000000055970
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Nodaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Nodaway Creek in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Nodaway Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Nodaway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Nodaway Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Nodaway Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Nodaway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.