US Bridges

Local over Gizzard Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 095152502 · Structure no. 000000000154440

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Gizzard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Gizzard Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesGizzard Creek
Location095152502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.01442, -92.57403
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$970,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Gizzard Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Gizzard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Gizzard Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Gizzard Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Gizzard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.