Local Road over Painter Creek
PoorWarren County, Iowa · 075252205 · Structure no. 000000000334011
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Painter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Painter Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Road over Painter Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Local Road over Painter 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local Road over Painter Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Local Road over Painter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Painter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.