US Bridges

C44 570th ST over Rock Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Iowa · 091412201 · Structure no. 000000000108412

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C44 570th ST over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying C44 570th ST over Rock Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC44 570th ST
CrossesRock Creek
Location091412201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.69181, -95.68131
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks35%
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 C44 570th ST over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is C44 570th ST over Rock 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 C44 570th ST over Rock Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is C44 570th ST over Rock Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C44 570th ST over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.