US Bridges

Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 080410704 · Structure no. 000000000178431

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc Sawyer TR
CrossesPicayune Creek
Location080410704
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.75012, -95.67353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loc Sawyer TR over Picayune Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.