Local over Deer Creek
FairTama County, Iowa · 085163003 · Structure no. 000000000320100
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Deer Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 years old, older 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.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Local over Deer 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Deer Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Deer Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.