Local over North Timber Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Iowa · 083191902 · Structure no. 000000000242820
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over North Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over North Timber Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over North 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Local over North Timber Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over North Timber Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over North Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.