Oxley RD over Indian Creek
PoorBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 88-11-09-02-10 · Structure no. 000000000074825
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oxley RD over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxley RD over Indian Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oxley RD over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oxley RD over Indian 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Oxley RD over Indian Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Oxley RD over Indian Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Oxley RD over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.