Main ST L43 over Bacon Creek
PoorWoodbury County, Iowa · 088410108 · Structure no. 000000000352748
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 383
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST L43 over Bacon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST L43 over Bacon Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Main ST L43 over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST L43 over Bacon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Main ST L43 over Bacon Creek carry?
About 383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Main ST L43 over Bacon Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST L43 over Bacon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.