US Bridges

Local over Whitebreast Creek

Fair

Marion County, Iowa · 074211702 · Structure no. 000000000362810

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Whitebreast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Whitebreast Creek in Marion County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWhitebreast Creek
Location074211702
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.21876, -93.30923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local over Whitebreast Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Whitebreast Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Whitebreast Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Whitebreast Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Whitebreast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.