US Bridges

Local over South Fork Long Creek

Good

Washington County, Iowa · 075062802 · Structure no. 000000000336271

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over South Fork Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over South Fork Long Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesSouth Fork Long Creek
Location075062802
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27761, -91.56182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic161 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over South Fork Long Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over South Fork Long 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local over South Fork Long Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over South Fork Long Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over South Fork Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.