US Bridges

Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek

Good

Marion County, Iowa · 074200901 · Structure no. 000000000239071

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek is a steel slab carrying Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRutledge ST
CrossesTracy Creek
Location074200901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23375, -93.17499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rutledge ST over Tracy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.