US Bridges

E South ST over Small Stream

Good

Butler County, Iowa · 093171201 · Structure no. 000000000089656

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E South ST over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying E South ST over Small Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE South ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location093171201
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.89101, -92.79289
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
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2022)
Projected traffic779 by 2044
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E South ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E South ST 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 E South ST over Small Stream carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is E South ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E South ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.