US Bridges

C13 over Cold Water Creek

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 093170801 · Structure no. 000000000089631

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C13 over Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C13 over Cold Water Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC13
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location093170801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.89074, -92.88284
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2022)
Projected traffic511 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

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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C13 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is C13 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C13 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is C13 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C13 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.