Local over Creek
PoorDubuque County, Iowa · 089023403 · Structure no. 000000000147731
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.