Local over Dowd Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Iowa · 085190104 · Structure no. 000000000244210
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Dowd Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Dowd Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 109 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Dowd Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Local over Dowd 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Dowd Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Dowd Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Dowd Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.