US Bridges

Local over S Coal Creek

Fair

Mahaska County, Iowa · 074171906 · Structure no. 000000000236001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over S Coal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over S Coal Creek in Mahaska County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesS Coal Creek
Location074171906
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.19037, -92.86052
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 Local over S Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over S Coal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local over S Coal Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over S Coal Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local over S Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.