US Bridges

Local over Deer Creek

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 083152101 · Structure no. 000000000011321

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Deer Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesDeer Creek
Location083152101
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99282, -92.59181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Deer 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Deer Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Deer Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.