US Bridges

Local over Salt Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Tama County, Iowa · 085142802 · Structure no. 000000000319721

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesSalt Creek
Location085142802
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTama County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.14269, -92.49454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Salt 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 Local over Salt Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Salt Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Local over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.