Ia 2 over Lotts Creek
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 4.9 Mi. E of E JCT US 169 · Structure no. 000000000046411
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 2 over Lotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 2 over Lotts Creek in Ringgold 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 2 over Lotts Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 2 over Lotts 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 2 over Lotts Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ia 2 over Lotts Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 2 over Lotts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.