US Bridges

County Road over Branch Panther Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 079281002 · Structure no. 000000000131731

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Branch Panther Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road over Branch Panther Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBranch Panther Creek
Location079281002
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.672, -94.10583
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road over Branch Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Branch Panther 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Branch Panther Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road over Branch Panther Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road over Branch Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.