Local over Weldon Creek
PoorDecatur County, Iowa · 070240706 · Structure no. 000000000138490
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Weldon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Weldon Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. 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 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Weldon Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Weldon 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Weldon Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Local over Weldon Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Weldon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.