198th ST over Small Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Iowa · 080422211 · Structure no. 000000000178670
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
198th ST over Small Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 198th ST over Small Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 198th ST over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 198th ST over Small 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 198th ST over Small Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 198th ST over Small Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 198th ST over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.