Local RD over Tom Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Iowa · 077282902 · Structure no. 000000000235060
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over Tom Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local RD over Tom Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 115 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Tom Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is Local RD over Tom 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 Tom Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over Tom Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over Tom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.