Local over South Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Iowa · 082170603 · Structure no. 000000000241600
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over South Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over South Timber Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over South Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over South Timber 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Local over South Timber Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over South Timber Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local over South Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.