US Bridges

Local Road over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 099101301 · Structure no. 000000000349080

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesCreek
Location099101301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.3997, -91.98352
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Local Road 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 Local Road over Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Road over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.