US Bridges

Loc 335th ST over Allen Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Iowa · 078443203 · Structure no. 000000000177780

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 335th ST over Allen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 335th ST over Allen Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLoc 335th ST
CrossesAllen Creek
Location078443203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.521, -95.92706
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 335th ST over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Loc 335th ST over Allen 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Loc 335th ST over Allen Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 335th ST over Allen Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 335th ST over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.