Local over Plum Creek
GoodRinggold County, Iowa · 070303001 · Structure no. 000000000298511
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Plum Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Plum 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Plum Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Plum Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.