Local over Small Creek
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Iowa · 096181912 · Structure no. 000000000155660
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Small Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Small Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 3 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Small Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Small 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 Small Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Small Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.