Local over Rat Creek
GoodOsceola County, Iowa · 098420402 · Structure no. 000000000262751
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Rat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Local over Rat Creek in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rat Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Rat 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Rat Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Local over Rat Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Rat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.