US Bridges

Highway S-74 S over Reasoner Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 78191102 · Structure no. 000000000501271

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway S-74 S over Reasoner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Highway S-74 S over Reasoner Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHighway S-74 S
CrossesReasoner Creek
Location78191102
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58061, -93.02352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highway S-74 S over Reasoner Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway S-74 S over Reasoner 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Highway S-74 S over Reasoner Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highway S-74 S over Reasoner Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Highway S-74 S over Reasoner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.