FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LCL-330TH ST

Carrying LCL-330TH ST over RAINES BRANCH

072411502, Mills, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LCL-330TH ST

The LCL-330TH ST bridge in Mills, Iowa carries LCL-330TH ST over RAINES BRANCH. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.6 meters (130 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LCL-330TH ST compares

▼ 13.4
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Iowa bridges
170
Bridges in Mills · 35 in Poor condition
LCL-330TH ST 17.5 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.3
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1967
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.6 m (130 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000245840

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LCL-330TH ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LCL-330TH ST against other structures in Mills and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LCL-330TH ST?

LCL-330TH ST in Mills, Iowa has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LCL-330TH ST inspected?

LCL-330TH ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 60 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LCL-330TH ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LCL-330TH ST?

LCL-330TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LCL-330TH ST?

LCL-330TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LCL-330TH ST and does age affect safety?

LCL-330TH ST was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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