Local Road over South Fork Long Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Iowa · 075062806 · Structure no. 000000000336280
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over South Fork Long Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over South Fork Long Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over South Fork Long Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road over South Fork 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 Local Road over South Fork Long Creek carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local Road over South Fork Long Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over South Fork Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.