US Bridges

310th Street over Three Mile Creek

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 074312401 · Structure no. 000000000365120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th Street over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 310th Street over Three Mile Creek in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Carries310th Street
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location074312401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.20106, -94.37515
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 2023
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 rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic518 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 310th Street over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310th Street 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 2023.

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

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 310th Street over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 310th Street over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.