US Bridges

E. Cherry ST over Railroad Creek

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Cherokee County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001950

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
942
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Cherry ST over Railroad Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Cherry ST over Railroad Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 942 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Cherry ST
CrossesRailroad Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.75266, -95.55085
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2021)
Projected traffic942 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Cherry ST over Railroad Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Cherry ST over Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E. Cherry ST over Railroad Creek carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is E. Cherry ST over Railroad Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E. Cherry ST over Railroad Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.