US Bridges

316th over Rock Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 097171705 · Structure no. 000000000247611

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

316th over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying 316th over Rock Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 35 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries316th
CrossesRock Creek
Location097171705
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.22364, -92.87607
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 316th over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 316th over Rock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 316th over Rock Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 316th over Rock Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 316th over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.