US Bridges

Local over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Iowa · 081372402 · Structure no. 000000000307121

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Long Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Long Branch Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location081372402
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80871, -95.11253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.