Local over Davids Creek
PoorPosted for loadAudubon County, Iowa · 079341901 · Structure no. 000000000067400
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Davids Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Davids Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Davids Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Davids 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Davids Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Davids Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Davids Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.