US Bridges

Local over Elliott Creek

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 088462803 · Structure no. 000000000354221

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Elliott Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Elliott Creek in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesElliott Creek
Location088462803
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41249, -96.20162
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to 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 length129 ft (39.3 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
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Elliott Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Elliott 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Elliott Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Elliott Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.