Local over Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Iowa · 083330301 · Structure no. 000000000094040
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Willow Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Local over Willow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Willow Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Willow Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.