Local over Jackson Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Iowa · 069212403 · Structure no. 000000000339951
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Jackson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Jackson Creek in Wayne County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 58 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Jackson Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Local over Jackson 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Local over Jackson Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Local over Jackson Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Jackson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.