US Bridges

Ia 141 over Dry Run Creek

Good

Guthrie County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR P-18 · Structure no. 000000000026321

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 141 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 141 over Dry Run Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 141
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR P-18
RouteState Highway 141
StateIowa
Coordinates41.84918, -94.42464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,160 (2023)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2043
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 141 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 141 over Dry Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 141 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 141 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 141 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.