US Bridges

Local over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Guthrie County, Iowa · 079332001 · Structure no. 000000000361491

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Troublesome Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Troublesome Creek in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location079332001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuthrie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64568, -94.70738
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 inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Troublesome 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does Local over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Local over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.