US Bridges

Local over Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Tama County, Iowa · 082152604 · Structure no. 000000000317101

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Richland Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesRichland Creek
Location082152604
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTama County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89097, -92.56215
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Richland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Richland Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Richland Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.