US Bridges

205th ST over Beaver Creek

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 088202703 · Structure no. 000000000176131

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th ST over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying 205th ST over Beaver Creek in Hardin 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries205th ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location088202703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.40464, -93.16244
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 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 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 205th ST over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is 205th ST over Beaver 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 205th ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 205th ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns 205th ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.