Local - 635th over Troublesome Creek
PoorCass County, Iowa · 076360301 · Structure no. 000000000099465
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local - 635th over Troublesome Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local - 635th over Troublesome Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 - 635th over Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local - 635th over Troublesome 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local - 635th over Troublesome Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Local - 635th over Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local - 635th over Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.