Local (lwc) over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Iowa · 082110401 · Structure no. 000000000070371
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local (lwc) over Prairie Creek is a steel slab carrying Local (lwc) over Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local (lwc) over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local (lwc) over Prairie 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local (lwc) over Prairie Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local (lwc) over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Local (lwc) over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.