US Bridges

South ST over Small Stream

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 020100500 · Structure no. 000000000004770

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying South ST over Small Stream in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth ST
CrossesSmall Stream
Location020100500
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.95754, -91.37005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South ST over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is South ST over Small Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South ST over Small Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is South ST over Small Stream?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.