Center ST over Deer Creek
PoorTama County, Iowa · 084161401 · Structure no. 000000000005431
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,019
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center ST over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center ST over Deer Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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.
It carries about 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Center ST over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center ST over Deer 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Center ST over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,019 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Center ST over Deer Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Center ST over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.