US Bridges

Thrush over Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 096193202 · Structure no. 000000000106140

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thrush over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thrush over Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 903 vehicles a day, projected to reach 903 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesThrush
CrossesCreek
Location096193202
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.09245, -93.12254
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic903 (2022)
Projected traffic903 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Thrush over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thrush over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Thrush over Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Thrush over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Thrush over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.