US Bridges

300th Avenue over Ames Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 081E42104 · Structure no. 000000000122451

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300th Avenue over Ames Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 300th Avenue over Ames Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 536 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries300th Avenue
CrossesAmes Creek
Location081E42104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80334, -90.51012
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic536 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 300th Avenue over Ames Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300th Avenue over Ames 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does 300th Avenue over Ames Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 300th Avenue over Ames Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 300th Avenue over Ames Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.