US Bridges

180th Street over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · Int Birch Ave & 180th St. · Structure no. 000000000089031

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th Street over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 180th Street over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries180th Street
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationInt Birch Ave & 180th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.78859, -93.00553
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$270,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 180th Street over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th Street over Small Stream 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 180th Street over Small Stream carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 180th Street over Small Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 180th Street over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.