US Bridges

Local over Br Prairie Creek

Fair

Benton County, Iowa · 083120402 · Structure no. 000000000363970

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Br Prairie Creek is a steel slab carrying Local over Br Prairie Creek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesBr Prairie Creek
Location083120402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.023, -92.26086
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Br Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Br Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Br Prairie Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Br Prairie Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Br Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.