US Bridges

Local over Willow Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 096393601 · Structure no. 000000000260791

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Willow Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesWillow Creek
Location096393601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.09863, -95.39485
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Willow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.