Local Road over Painter Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Iowa · 075252402 · Structure no. 000000000334030
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 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 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Road over Painter Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Local Road over Painter Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over Painter Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Painter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.