US Bridges

Clear Creek Wma over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Allamakee County, Iowa · 100052705 · Structure no. 000000000063211

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek Wma over Clear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear Creek Wma over Clear Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesClear Creek Wma
CrossesClear Creek
Location100052705
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.44893, -91.42069
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2009)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Creek Wma over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Clear Creek Wma 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 2022.

How much traffic does Clear Creek Wma over Clear Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Clear Creek Wma over Clear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek Wma over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.