US Bridges

March ST over Creek

Good

Floyd County, Iowa · 095161902 · Structure no. 000000000154591

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

March ST over Creek is a steel culvert carrying March ST over Creek in Floyd County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMarch ST
CrossesCreek
Location095161902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.03465, -92.79036
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was March ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is March ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does March ST over Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is March ST over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns March ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.