Local over Br Prairie Creek
GoodBenton County, Iowa · 083122301 · Structure no. 000000000071491
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Br Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Br Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Br Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Br Prairie 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Br Prairie Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Br Prairie Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Br Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.