US Bridges

Loc 2030 210th over Golls Creek

Poor

Hancock County, Iowa · 095230801 · Structure no. 000000000173070

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 2030 210th over Golls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Loc 2030 210th over Golls Creek in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 70 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLoc 2030 210th
CrossesGolls Creek
Location095230801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06765, -93.59125
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 2030 210th over Golls Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Loc 2030 210th over Golls 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loc 2030 210th over Golls Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Loc 2030 210th over Golls Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 2030 210th over Golls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.