Local over Holcomb Creek
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Iowa · 070113204 · Structure no. 000000000330080
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Holcomb Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Holcomb Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Holcomb Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Holcomb 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Holcomb Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Holcomb Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Holcomb Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.