US Bridges

210th ST over Golls Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Iowa · 095230801 · Structure no. 000000000173081

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th ST over Golls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 210th ST over Golls Creek in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries210th ST
CrossesGolls Creek
Location095230801
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06766, -93.57772
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
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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$165,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210th ST over Golls Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210th ST over Golls 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 210th ST over Golls Creek carry?

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

How long is 210th ST over Golls Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 210th ST over Golls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.