Local over Richland Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 082162102 · Structure no. 000000000317331
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Richland Creek is a steel slab carrying Local over Richland Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Richland 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Richland Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Richland Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.