Local over Long Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Iowa · 070261605 · Structure no. 000000000138821
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Long Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Long Creek in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Local over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Local over Long 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Long Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Long Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.