US Bridges

Local over Flood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Floyd County, Iowa · 096173001 · Structure no. 000000000155501

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Flood Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Flood Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesFlood Creek
Location096173001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11178, -92.90373
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Flood Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Local over Flood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Flood Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Flood Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Flood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.