Mesquite RD over Peck Creek
PoorPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 091030103 · Structure no. 000000000118140
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mesquite RD over Peck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesquite RD over Peck Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mesquite RD over Peck Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mesquite RD over Peck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mesquite RD over Peck Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Mesquite RD over Peck Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Mesquite RD over Peck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.