Local over Nine Mile Creek
FairAdair County, Iowa · 075330301 · Structure no. 000000000056211
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Nine Mile Creek in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Nine Mile 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Local over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.