US Bridges

Local over Natural Creek

Fair

Emmet County, Iowa · 0993436 · Structure no. 000000000148881

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Natural Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Natural Creek in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesNatural Creek
Location0993436
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmet County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.34899, -94.80617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Natural Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Natural Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Natural Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Local over Natural Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over Natural Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.