US Bridges

190th ST over Branch Kitty Creek

Fair

Jones County, Iowa · 085030203 · Structure no. 000000000208190

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Branch Kitty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST over Branch Kitty Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries190th ST
CrossesBranch Kitty Creek
Location085030203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.20874, -91.16327
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th ST over Branch Kitty Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST over Branch Kitty 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Branch Kitty Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST over Branch Kitty Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Branch Kitty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.