US Bridges

Barrus RD over Snake Creek

Fair

Mills County, Iowa · 073420807 · Structure no. 000000000246981

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrus RD over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrus RD over Snake Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrus RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location073420807
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.14513, -95.69111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Barrus RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrus RD over Snake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Barrus RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Barrus RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Barrus RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.