US Bridges

265th ST over Old Mans Creek

Good

Iowa County, Iowa · 079102703 · Structure no. 000000000189402

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

265th ST over Old Mans Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 265th ST over Old Mans Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries265th ST
CrossesOld Mans Creek
Location079102703
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.62276, -91.99314
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 265th ST over Old Mans Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 265th ST over Old Mans 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 265th ST over Old Mans Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 265th ST over Old Mans Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 265th ST over Old Mans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.