Local over Small Creek
FairWoodbury County, Iowa · 088471504 · Structure no. 000000000354381
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Small Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Small Creek 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Small 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 Small Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Local over Small Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.