Local over Hammers Creek
GoodGrundy County, Iowa · 089150101 · Structure no. 000000000165471
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Hammers Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Hammers Creek in Grundy County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Hammers Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Hammers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Hammers Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Hammers Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Hammers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.