Local over Small Running Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinneshiek County, Iowa · 098101003 · Structure no. 000000000348051
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Small Running Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Small Running Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 125 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Small Running Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Local over Small Running 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Small Running Creek carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Small Running Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Small Running Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.