Local over Epping Creek
GoodO'Brien County, Iowa · 097403602 · Structure no. 000000000261831
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Epping Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Epping Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Epping Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Epping 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Epping Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Local over Epping Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Epping Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.