US Bridges

Local over Wolf Creek

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 073120703 · Structure no. 000000000331721

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Wolf Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesWolf Creek
Location073120703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.141, -92.2946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Wolf Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.