US Bridges

150th over Cold Water Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094190701 · Structure no. 000000000105111

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th over Cold Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 150th over Cold Water Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 609 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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Carries150th
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location094190701
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCerro Gordo County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97968, -93.14247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2022)
Projected traffic609 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th over Cold Water 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 150th over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 150th over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 150th over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.