Local over Sun Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadRinggold County, Iowa · 070302606 · Structure no. 000000000298451
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Sun Valley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Sun Valley Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Sun Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Sun Valley 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Sun Valley Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Sun Valley Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Sun Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.