Local over Five Mile Creek
PoorLucas County, Iowa · 071223102 · Structure no. 000000000225810
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Five Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Five Mile Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 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 0 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. 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 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Local over Five Mile 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.