US Bridges

Local over Mcpherson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fremont County, Iowa · 070430106 · Structure no. 000000000161496

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Mcpherson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Mcpherson Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesMcpherson Creek
Location070430106
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFremont County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.8934, -95.73763
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Mcpherson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Mcpherson Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Mcpherson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.