US Bridges

G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 075341201 · Structure no. 000000000097791

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesG43 Newport RD
CrossesWest Nodaway Creek
Location075341201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.3165, -94.70811
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns G43 Newport RD over West Nodaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.