US Bridges

US 67 over Sodus Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N of Folletts · Structure no. 000000000020981

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Sodus Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 67 over Sodus Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesSodus Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N of Folletts
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateIowa
Coordinates41.7552, -90.33642
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2022)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 over Sodus Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Sodus 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Sodus Creek carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Sodus Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 67 over Sodus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.