Local over Creek
PoorHardin County, Iowa · 088203002 · Structure no. 000000000176161
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.