Plant Road I over Long Creek
FairPosted for loadDes Moines County, Iowa · Approx. 500 S. of Rd. M · Structure no. DAPAMCIOW005401
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Plant Road I over Long Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plant Road I over Long Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plant Road I over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plant Road I over Long 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Plant Road I over Long Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Plant Road I over Long Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Plant Road I over Long Creek?
It is owned by the Army.