Chimney Rock RD over Creek
PoorWinneshiek County, Iowa · 099091704 · Structure no. 000000000348890
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chimney Rock RD over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chimney Rock RD over Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1900, 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.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Chimney Rock RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chimney Rock RD over 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 Chimney Rock RD over Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Chimney Rock RD over Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Chimney Rock RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.