Local over Shoal Creek
Appanoose County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Local over Shoal Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 81 of the 185 inventoried bridges in Appanoose County rated good (43.8%); 54 (29.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 166 ft |
| Location | 067171903 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000063781 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Appanoose County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ia 5 over Cooper Crek | 2023 | 4,660 | Good |
| Ia 5 over Chariton River | 1963 | 3,470 | Fair |
| Ia 2 over Cooper Creek | 1971 | 3,310 | Good |
| Ia 5 over Dme RR | 1974 | 3,120 | Fair |
| Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch | 1948 | 3,000 | Fair |
| Ia 2 over Chariton River | 1983 | 2,830 | Good |
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