Local over Parnell Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 086442506 · Structure no. 000000000350840
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Parnell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Parnell Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 over Parnell Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Local over Parnell 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Parnell Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Parnell Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Parnell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.