US Bridges

Local(shelby!) over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Audubon County, Iowa · 079363102 · Structure no. 000000000067970

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local(shelby!) over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local(shelby!) over Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 97 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal(shelby!)
CrossesCreek
Location079363102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAudubon County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61652, -95.09256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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(shelby!) over Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Local(shelby!) over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local(shelby!) over Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local(shelby!) over Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local(shelby!) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.