Local over Creek
FairPosted for loadAudubon County, Iowa · 080341401 · Structure no. 000000000068080
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 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 1933 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Local over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.