US Bridges

Local over Storm Creek

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · 085343002 · Structure no. 000000000096241

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Storm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Storm Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesStorm Creek
Location085343002
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13999, -94.85888
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Storm Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Storm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Storm Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Storm Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Storm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.