Local over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 094113401 · Structure no. 000000000110270
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Spring Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Local over Spring 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 over Spring Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Spring Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.