Local over Graybill Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074390601 · Structure no. 000000000283690
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Graybill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Graybill Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Graybill Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Local over Graybill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Graybill Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Graybill Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Graybill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.