Local over Crooked Creek
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Iowa · 079020504 · Structure no. 000000000101690
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Crooked Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Local over Crooked 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Crooked Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.