US Bridges

280th Street over Allen Creek

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 078440501 · Structure no. 000000000177672

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th Street over Allen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 280th Street over Allen Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries280th Street
CrossesAllen Creek
Location078440501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60324, -95.93503
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 280th Street over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280th Street over Allen 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 280th Street over Allen Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 280th Street over Allen Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 280th Street over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.