US Bridges

190th ST over Plum Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Iowa · 095120201 · Structure no. 000000000111291

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 190th ST over Plum Creek in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries190th ST
CrossesPlum Creek
Location095120201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08283, -92.22598
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th ST over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST over Plum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Plum Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 190th ST over Plum Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.