US Bridges

Sportsman Club RD over Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 079271804 · Structure no. 000000000131651

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sportsman Club RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sportsman Club RD over Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSportsman Club RD
CrossesCreek
Location079271804
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65636, -94.04493
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sportsman Club RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sportsman Club RD over 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does Sportsman Club RD over Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sportsman Club RD over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Sportsman Club RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.