US Bridges

Local over Spring Ckeek

Good

Benton County, Iowa · 086111602 · Structure no. 000000000073361

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Spring Ckeek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Spring Ckeek in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesSpring Ckeek
Location086111602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.25518, -92.14263
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Spring Ckeek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Spring Ckeek 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 Local over Spring Ckeek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local over Spring Ckeek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Spring Ckeek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.