US Bridges

Ia 14 over Cold Water Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 1.2 Miles South of SR C13 · Structure no. 000000000016691

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 14 over Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 14 over Cold Water Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIa 14
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location1.2 Miles South of SR C13
RouteState Highway 14
StateIowa
Coordinates42.87315, -92.81006
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2022)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 14 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 14 over Cold Water 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 14 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ia 14 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 14 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.