Local over Creek
GoodAudubon County, Iowa · 079350601 · Structure no. 000000000067570
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 87 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Local over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.