Local over Big Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Iowa · 086E40705 · Structure no. 000000000194551
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Big Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Big Mill Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Big Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Big Mill 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 Big Mill Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Big Mill Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Big Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.