Local over Panther Creek
GoodDallas County, Iowa · 078281603 · Structure no. 000000000131311
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Panther Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Panther 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Local over Panther Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Local over Panther Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.