LCL-400th ST over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadMills County, Iowa · 072401102 · Structure no. 000000000245591
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LCL-400th ST over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying LCL-400th ST over Indian Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LCL-400th ST over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is LCL-400th ST over Indian 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LCL-400th ST over Indian Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is LCL-400th ST over Indian Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns LCL-400th ST over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.