US Bridges

230th Street over Dry Mill Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 093040801 · Structure no. 000000000119591

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

230th Street over Dry Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 230th Street over Dry Mill Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries230th Street
CrossesDry Mill Creek
Location093040801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.8916, -91.341
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 230th Street over Dry Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 230th Street over Dry Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 230th Street over Dry Mill Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 230th Street over Dry Mill Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 230th Street over Dry Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.