430th over Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, Iowa · 099162301 · Structure no. 000000000248530
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 403
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
430th over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 430th over Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 430th over Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 430th over 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 2023.
How much traffic does 430th over Creek carry?
About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is 430th over Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 430th over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.