Local over White Breast Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClarke County, Iowa · 072253503 · Structure no. 000000000114650
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over White Breast Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over White Breast Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 White Breast Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over White Breast 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Local over White Breast Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.