Local over Wolf Creek
PoorJasper County, Iowa · 081211603 · Structure no. 000000000199590
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Wolf Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Wolf 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Wolf Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.