US Bridges

Local over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Butler County, Iowa · 093180501 · Structure no. 000000000089905

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Coldwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Local over Coldwater Creek in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location093180501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.90752, -93.00267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Coldwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.