Local over Kirkendall Creek
PoorPosted for loadAppanoose County, Iowa · 068192704 · Structure no. 000000000064930
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Kirkendall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Kirkendall Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 over Kirkendall Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Kirkendall 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Kirkendall Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Kirkendall Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Kirkendall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.