US Bridges

US 71 over Storm Creek

Good

Carroll County, Iowa · At N Jct. SR E26 · Structure no. 000000000017231

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over Storm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 over Storm Creek in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 71
CrossesStorm Creek
LocationAt N Jct. SR E26
RouteU.S. Route 71
StateIowa
Coordinates42.15218, -94.87816
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2022)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 over Storm Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 over Storm 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 over Storm Creek carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over Storm Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 71 over Storm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.