Local over Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Iowa · 803140 · Structure no. 000000000306830
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Pigeon Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Pigeon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Pigeon Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Local over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.