US Bridges

195th ST over Unnamed Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · On 195th St. 650 E Park · Structure no. 000000000088391

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195th ST over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 195th ST over Unnamed Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries195th ST
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationOn 195th St. 650 E Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.76643, -92.67176
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$265 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 195th ST over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 195th ST over Unnamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does 195th ST over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 195th ST over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 195th ST over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.