US Bridges

Pheasant over E Br Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 095203404 · Structure no. 000000000105871

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheasant over E Br Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pheasant over E Br Beaver Dam Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPheasant
CrossesE Br Beaver Dam Creek
Location095203404
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.00219, -93.19186
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 rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic334 (2022)
Projected traffic334 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 Pheasant over E Br Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pheasant 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 Pheasant over E Br Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pheasant over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pheasant over E Br Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.