Local over N Lizard Creek
PoorPosted for loadPocahontas County, Iowa · 093340101 · Structure no. 000000000280401
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over N Lizard Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over N Lizard Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over N Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over N Lizard 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Local over N Lizard Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over N Lizard Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over N Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.