Local over Shoal Creek
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 067171903 · Structure no. 000000000063781
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Shoal Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Shoal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Shoal Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.