US Bridges

B46 190th ST over Prairie Creek

Good

Kossuth County, Iowa · 095272201 · Structure no. 000000000214331

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B46 190th ST over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying B46 190th ST over Prairie Creek in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesB46 190th ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location095272201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.03769, -94.01227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was B46 190th ST over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is B46 190th ST over Prairie 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does B46 190th ST over Prairie Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is B46 190th ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns B46 190th ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.