US Bridges

Local over Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 086142410 · Structure no. 000000000320391

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Twelve Mile 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 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location086142410
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.24043, -92.43639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Twelve Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Local over Twelve Mile 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 Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.