US Bridges

310th ST over Meadow Creek

Fair

Clay County, Iowa · 097362601 · Structure no. 000000000117401

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th ST over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 310th ST over Meadow Creek in Clay County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries310th ST
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location097362601
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.19805, -95.07007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 310th ST over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310th ST over Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does 310th ST over Meadow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 310th ST over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 310th ST over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.