US Bridges

Local over Big Whiskey

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 088461801 · Structure no. 000000000354031

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Big Whiskey is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Big Whiskey in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesBig Whiskey
Location088461801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44589, -96.25037
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks18%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Big Whiskey built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Big Whiskey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Big Whiskey carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Local over Big Whiskey?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Big Whiskey?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.