US Bridges

G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 074301901 · Structure no. 000000000054661

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesG61 310th ST
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location074301901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.20075, -94.34618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns G61 310th ST over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.