US Bridges

Local RD over Paint Creek

Fair

Allamakee County, Iowa · 096030312 · Structure no. 000000000013731

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
982
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Paint Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 982 vehicles a day, projected to reach 982 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD
CrossesPaint Creek
Location096030312
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllamakee County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.15299, -91.1892
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic982 (2022)
Projected traffic982 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD over Paint 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local RD over Paint Creek carry?

About 982 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local RD over Paint Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.