US Bridges

Local over Stewart Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Iowa · 096161902 · Structure no. 000000000155361

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Stewart Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Stewart Creek in Floyd 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesStewart Creek
Location096161902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11949, -92.79037
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local over Stewart Creek built?

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

What condition is Local over Stewart 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Local over Stewart Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Local over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.