US Bridges

Local over Mill Pond Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · 098360707 · Structure no. 000000000365395

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Mill Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local over Mill Pond Creek in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesMill Pond Creek
Location098360707
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.32056, -95.14523
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic254 (2023)
Projected traffic254 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 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 Local over Mill Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Mill Pond 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Mill Pond Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local over Mill Pond Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over Mill Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.