US Bridges

Local over Creek

Fair

Dubuque County, Iowa · 089022401 · Structure no. 000000000147691

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Local over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesCreek
Location089022401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDubuque County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51531, -91.02596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Local over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.