US Bridges

Local over Pine Creek

Poor

Muscatine County, Iowa · 078013401 · Structure no. 000000000258080

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Pine Creek in Muscatine County, Iowa. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesPine Creek
Location078013401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuscatine County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52232, -90.93949
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$485,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Pine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Pine Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Pine Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Local over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.