US Bridges

310 Street over Rock Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 067402601 · Structure no. 000000000158820

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310 Street over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 310 Street over Rock Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries310 Street
CrossesRock Creek
Location067402601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59781, -95.40493
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 310 Street over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310 Street over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 310 Street over Rock Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is 310 Street over Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 310 Street over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.