Local over Big Slough Creek
FairLouisa County, Iowa · 074050902 · Structure no. 000000000224241
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Big Slough Creek in Louisa County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Big Slough 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Big Slough Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Big Slough Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Big Slough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.