Local 560th ST over Fiddle Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Iowa · 091421701 · Structure no. 000000000108550
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 560th ST over Fiddle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 560th ST over Fiddle Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 560th ST over Fiddle Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 560th ST over Fiddle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Local 560th ST over Fiddle Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local 560th ST over Fiddle Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local 560th ST over Fiddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.