US Bridges

290th ST over Meadow Creek

Good

Clay County, Iowa · 097361301 · Structure no. 000000000117331

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th ST over Meadow Creek is a concrete slab carrying 290th ST over Meadow Creek in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries290th ST
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location097361301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22754, -95.04764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th ST over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th ST over Meadow 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 2023.

How much traffic does 290th ST over Meadow Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 290th ST over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 290th ST over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.