US Bridges

Local over Cooper Creek

Fair

Appanoose County, Iowa · 068191202 · Structure no. 000000000064831

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Cooper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Cooper Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesCooper Creek
Location068191202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAppanoose County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.70138, -93.00147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Cooper 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Cooper Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.