440th over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, Iowa · 099181601 · Structure no. 000000000248690
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
440th over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 440th over Deer Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 440th over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 440th over Deer 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 440th over Deer Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 440th over Deer Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 440th over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.