Nettle over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 094201702 · Structure no. 000000000105271
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nettle over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nettle over Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nettle over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nettle over Beaver Dam 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 Nettle over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Nettle over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nettle over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.