Local over Big Whiskey Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 088460701 · Structure no. 000000000353950
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Big Whiskey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Big Whiskey Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 72 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Big Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Local over Big Whiskey 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 Big Whiskey Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Local over Big Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Big Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.