US Bridges

Local 165 ST over Lindsey Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 089050303 · Structure no. 000000000141671

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 165 ST over Lindsey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local 165 ST over Lindsey Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocal 165 ST
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location089050303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.54988, -91.42503
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 165 ST over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 165 ST over Lindsey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Local 165 ST over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local 165 ST over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local 165 ST over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.