Clay Banks over Little Lime Creek
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 096192503 · Structure no. 000000000106101
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Banks over Little Lime Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clay Banks over Little Lime Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clay Banks over Little Lime Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clay Banks over Little Lime 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Clay Banks over Little Lime Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Clay Banks over Little Lime Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Banks over Little Lime Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.