170th ST over Br Mead Creek
GoodHoward County, Iowa · 098133101 · Structure no. 000000000182511
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
170th ST over Br Mead Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 170th ST over Br Mead Creek in Howard 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 170th ST over Br Mead Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is 170th ST over Br Mead 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does 170th ST over Br Mead Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 170th ST over Br Mead Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns 170th ST over Br Mead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.