US Bridges

Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek

Poor

Cherokee County, Iowa · 093390204 · Structure no. 000000000109421

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLcl Sleep H. RD
CrossesCreek
Location093390204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.90582, -95.42128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lcl Sleep H. RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.