US Bridges

305th ST over Troublesome Creek

Good

Audubon County, Iowa · 078340707 · Structure no. 000000000066411

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

305th ST over Troublesome Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 305th ST over Troublesome Creek in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries305th ST
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location078340707
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56908, -94.80026
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 305th ST over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 305th ST over Troublesome 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 305th ST over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is 305th ST over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 305th ST over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.