Local RD over Whites Creek
FairMonroe County, Iowa · 073181905 · Structure no. 000000000253710
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD over Whites Creek in Monroe County, Iowa. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 57 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 22 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 RD over Whites Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Local RD over Whites Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Local RD over Whites Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local RD over Whites Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over Whites Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.