Local over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficVan Buren County, Iowa · 070102303 · Structure no. 000000000329710
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Local over Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.