Local over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficIda County, Iowa · 087393301 · Structure no. 000000000186160
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 5 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 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.