US Bridges

Local over Tipton Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hardin County, Iowa · 087212502 · Structure no. 000000000175731

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Tipton Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Tipton Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesTipton Creek
Location087212502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.31762, -93.2513
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$911,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Tipton Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Tipton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Tipton Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Tipton Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Tipton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.