Local over Sugar Creek
FairDallas County, Iowa · 078261608 · Structure no. 000000000131125
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Sugar Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Sugar Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).
Who owns Local over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.