US Bridges

100 TH over Lost Grove Creek

Poor

Greene County, Iowa · 085290401 · Structure no. 000000000162961

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100 TH over Lost Grove Creek is a concrete slab carrying 100 TH over Lost Grove Creek in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 111 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries100 TH
CrossesLost Grove Creek
Location085290401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20983, -94.22746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100 TH over Lost Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 100 TH over Lost Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 100 TH over Lost Grove Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 100 TH over Lost Grove Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 100 TH over Lost Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.