Local over Indian Creek
PoorClosed to trafficShelby County, Iowa · 079373504 · Structure no. 000000000305155
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Indian Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Indian 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Indian Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Indian Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.