Local over Troy Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Iowa · 071092207 · Structure no. 000000000200110
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Troy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Troy Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 110 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Troy Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Local over Troy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Troy Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Troy Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Troy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.