Local over Little Sugar Creek
FairLee County, Iowa · 068070902 · Structure no. 000000000361150
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Little Sugar Creek in Lee County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Little Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Local over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.