Local over Twelve Mile Creek
GoodPosted for loadUnion County, Iowa · 071283603 · Structure no. 000000000324531
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Twelve Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Twelve Mile Creek in Union County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Local over Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.