Local over Waterman Creek
GoodO'Brien County, Iowa · 096390601 · Structure no. 000000000260591
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Waterman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Waterman Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Waterman Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Waterman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Waterman Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Waterman Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Waterman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.