US Bridges

CO RD W64 over Long Creek

Poor

Washington County, Iowa · 075062214 · Structure no. 000000000051510

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD W64 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD W64 over Long Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD W64
CrossesLong Creek
Location075062214
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.28073, -91.53794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD W64 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is CO RD W64 over Long 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD W64 over Long Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD W64 over Long Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD W64 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.