Local RD over N Fork Clanton Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 074280906 · Structure no. 000000000232220
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over N Fork Clanton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over N Fork Clanton Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local RD over N Fork Clanton Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Local RD over N Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local RD over N Fork Clanton Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over N Fork Clanton Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over N Fork Clanton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.