Local RD over Teeple Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllamakee County, Iowa · 097061401 · Structure no. 000000000062011
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over Teeple Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Teeple Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RD over Teeple Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Local RD over Teeple 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local RD over Teeple Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local RD over Teeple Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over Teeple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.