Local over Wright Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 088433603 · Structure no. 000000000353391
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Wright Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Wright Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 17 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Local over Wright Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Local over Wright 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 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Wright Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Wright Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Wright Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.