288th Street over Patato Creek
FairHarrison County, Iowa · 078420409 · Structure no. 000000000177221
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
288th Street over Patato Creek is a steel culvert carrying 288th Street over Patato Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 288th Street over Patato Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is 288th Street over Patato 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 288th Street over Patato Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 288th Street over Patato Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns 288th Street over Patato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.