US Bridges

Neely Trail over Willow Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Harrison County, Iowa · 080432707 · Structure no. 000000000178910

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2014
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neely Trail over Willow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Neely Trail over Willow Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNeely Trail
CrossesWillow Creek
Location080432707
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.71114, -95.83105
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Neely Trail over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neely Trail over Willow 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 November 2014.

How much traffic does Neely Trail over Willow Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Neely Trail over Willow Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Neely Trail over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.