US Bridges

Local over Coon Creek

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 0884222 · Structure no. 000000000352921

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Coon Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0884222
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42328, -95.72832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Coon Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Coon Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.