US Bridges

Oak ST over Nagle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clayton County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000011580

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak ST over Nagle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Oak ST over Nagle Creek in Clayton 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 4 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOak ST
CrossesNagle Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80122, -91.53369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak ST over Nagle Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak ST over Nagle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oak ST over Nagle Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oak ST over Nagle Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oak ST over Nagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.