US Bridges

190th over E Br Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 095201901 · Structure no. 000000000105781

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th over E Br Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 190th over E Br Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries190th
CrossesE Br Beaver Dam Creek
Location095201901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.03806, -93.24305
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 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 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 190th over E Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th over E Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 190th over E Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 190th over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 190th over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.