US Bridges

Local over White Fox Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wright County, Iowa · 090251301 · Structure no. 000000000356850

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2017
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over White Fox Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over White Fox Creek in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesWhite Fox Creek
Location090251301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWright County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61551, -93.75247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over White Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over White Fox 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 April 2017.

How much traffic does Local over White Fox Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over White Fox Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local over White Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.