US Bridges

Local over Lowe Run

Poor

Muscatine County, Iowa · 077023205 · Structure no. 000000000257510

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Lowe Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Lowe Run in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesLowe Run
Location077023205
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuscatine County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.43283, -91.10287
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$503,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Lowe Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Lowe Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Lowe Run carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Local over Lowe Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over Lowe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.