Local over Small Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Iowa · 086E13401 · Structure no. 000000000194070
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Small Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Small Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 3 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Small Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Local over Small 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Small Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Small Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.