Local over Local Creek
PoorPosted for loadClarke County, Iowa · 073260903 · Structure no. 000000000115340
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Local Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Local Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Local over Local Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Local 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Local Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Local Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Local Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.