Local over Tipton Creek
PoorPosted for loadHardin County, Iowa · 087212602 · Structure no. 000000000175741
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 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 1983, so it is 42 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Tipton Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 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 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Tipton Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Tipton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.