Local over Creek
PoorDubuque County, Iowa · 088022005 · Structure no. 000000000146901
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.