US Bridges

River RD over Goat Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Iowa · 400 Feet SW of Birch ST · Structure no. 000000000001971

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Goat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Goat Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,023 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesGoat Creek
Location400 Feet SW of Birch ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.74239, -95.56301
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2021)
Projected traffic1,023 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Goat 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 River RD over Goat Creek carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Goat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.