US Bridges

C13 250th ST over Small Creek

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 093200801102500 · Structure no. 000000000366300

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C13 250th ST over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying C13 250th ST over Small Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 903 vehicles a day, projected to reach 903 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC13 250th ST
CrossesSmall Creek
Location093200801102500
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.89129, -93.23643
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2022)
Projected traffic903 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C13 250th ST over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is C13 250th ST over Small 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C13 250th ST over Small Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C13 250th ST over Small Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns C13 250th ST over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.