US Bridges

320th over Rock Falls Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097191601 · Structure no. 000000000106521

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320th over Rock Falls Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 320th over Rock Falls Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries320th
CrossesRock Falls Creek
Location097191601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22729, -93.08556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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 320th over Rock Falls Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 320th over Rock Falls 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 320th over Rock Falls Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 320th over Rock Falls Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 320th over Rock Falls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.