US Bridges

283rd ST over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Iowa · 863E0710 · Structure no. 000000000362855

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

283rd ST over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 283rd ST over Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 115 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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Carries283rd ST
CrossesCreek
Location863E0710
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.28037, -90.66284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 283rd ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 283rd ST over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 283rd ST over Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 283rd ST over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 283rd ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.