US Bridges

330th over Wharam Creek

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097211103 · Structure no. 000000000106801

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

330th over Wharam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 330th over Wharam 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Carries330th
CrossesWharam Creek
Location097211103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24213, -93.28524
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic432 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 330th over Wharam Creek built?

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

What condition is 330th over Wharam 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 330th over Wharam Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is 330th over Wharam Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 330th over Wharam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.