US Bridges

Local over Snipe Creek

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 082171802 · Structure no. 000000000241681

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Snipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local over Snipe Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesSnipe Creek
Location082171802
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91707, -92.88311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
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 Snipe Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Snipe 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Local over Snipe Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Snipe Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Snipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.