US Bridges

LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Iowa · 090390301 · Structure no. 000000000106991

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLOCAL-600th ST
CrossesPitcher Creek
Location090390301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.64791, -95.43784
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LOCAL-600th ST over Pitcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.