Local over Creek
PoorPosted for loadHardin County, Iowa · 087200306 · Structure no. 000000000175411
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.