US Bridges

Local over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Allamakee County, Iowa · 100052304 · Structure no. 000000000063181

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Clear Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesClear Creek
Location100052304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllamakee County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.47093, -91.41111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
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 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Clear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Clear Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.