Local RD over North Clanton Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 074280806 · Structure no. 000000000232211
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over North Clanton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over North Clanton Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 88 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 4 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local RD over North Clanton Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Local RD over North Clanton 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Local RD over North Clanton Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over North Clanton Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over North Clanton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.