US Bridges

Local over West Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 075242201 · Structure no. 000000000333841

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over West Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over West Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesWest Creek
Location075242201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.29272, -93.60566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over West Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over West 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local over West Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Local over West Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.