Local over Graybill Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074402403 · Structure no. 000000000284190
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Graybill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Graybill Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 74 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 4 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Graybill Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Graybill Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Graybill Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Graybill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.