Local over Seeley Creek
PoorPosted for loadGuthrie County, Iowa · 079320302 · Structure no. 000000000168070
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Seeley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Seeley Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Seeley Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Seeley 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Seeley Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Local over Seeley Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Seeley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.