US Bridges

295th over Gravel Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097192603 · Structure no. 000000000106561

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th over Gravel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 295th over Gravel Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries295th
CrossesGravel Creek
Location097192603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19091, -93.04886
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 295th over Gravel Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th over Gravel 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 295th over Gravel Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 295th over Gravel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 295th over Gravel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.