Local over Creek
PoorPosted for loadDubuque County, Iowa · 090011303 · Structure no. 000000000148160
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Creek in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.