Local Secondary over Little Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Iowa · 068072104 · Structure no. 000000000219250
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Secondary over Little Sugar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Secondary over Little Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Secondary over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Local Secondary over Little Sugar 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 Secondary over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Secondary over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Secondary over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.