US Bridges

Local over White Breast Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Iowa · 071251104 · Structure no. 000000000113771

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over White Breast Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over White Breast Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWhite Breast Creek
Location071251104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.96075, -93.71053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over White Breast Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over White Breast Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does Local over White Breast Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over White Breast Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over White Breast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.