US Bridges

278th ST over Barber Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 081E33305 · Structure no. 000000000122222

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

278th ST over Barber Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 278th ST over Barber Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries278th ST
CrossesBarber Creek
Location081E33305
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.7763, -90.62309
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 278th ST over Barber Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 278th ST over Barber 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 278th ST over Barber Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 278th ST over Barber Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 278th ST over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.