US Bridges

140th ST over Cold Water Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094191801 · Structure no. 000000000105161

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th ST over Cold Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 140th ST over Cold Water Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries140th ST
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location094191801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.96533, -93.13422
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140th ST over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th ST over Cold Water 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 2024.

How much traffic does 140th ST over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 140th ST over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 140th ST over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.