Local Road over Rat Creek

Poor Condition126 years old21 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyLyon
Location098432801
CarriesLocal Road
CrossesRat Creek
Coordinates43.28694, -95.92306

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length45.9 ft (14 m)
Max Span16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area85.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000228110

Nearby Bridges

FM over Rat Creek 0.3 mi Poor Local Road over West Rat Creek 1.1 mi Fair FM over Overflow 1.2 mi Poor FM over Rat Creek 1.2 mi Fair Local Road over Rat Creek 1.3 mi Poor FM over Little Otter Creek 1.5 mi Poor Log AVE over West Rat Creek 1.7 mi Fair Larch AVE over Overflow Otter Creek 1.7 mi Good Local Road over Overflow 1.8 mi Poor Local Road over Little Otter Creek 1.9 mi Poor