US Bridges

Mineral Creek D over Mineral Creek

Good

Allamakee County, Iowa · 099061303 · Structure no. 000000000062891

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Creek D over Mineral Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mineral Creek D over Mineral Creek in Allamakee County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesMineral Creek D
CrossesMineral Creek
Location099061303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.39726, -91.50878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2017)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineral Creek D over Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral Creek D over Mineral 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Mineral Creek D over Mineral Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mineral Creek D over Mineral Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral Creek D over Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.