US Bridges

296th ST over Potato Creek

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 078420903 · Structure no. 000000000365270

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

296th ST over Potato Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 296th ST over Potato Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Carries296th ST
CrossesPotato Creek
Location078420903
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57864, -95.67498
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 296th ST over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 296th ST over Potato 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 296th ST over Potato Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 296th ST over Potato Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 296th ST over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.