Local over Trib to Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadWapello County, Iowa · 073130501 · Structure no. 000000000332020
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Trib to Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Trib to Spring Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 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 | 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 Trib to Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Trib to Spring 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 Trib to Spring Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Trib to Spring Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Trib to Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.