Local over Emmigrant Creek
GoodPosted for loadCrawford County, Iowa · 084412502 · Structure no. 000000000129711
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Emmigrant Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Emmigrant Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Emmigrant Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Emmigrant Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Emmigrant Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Local over Emmigrant Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Emmigrant Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.