385th over Sugar Creek
GoodMitchell County, Iowa · 098171003 · Structure no. 000000000248021
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 285
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
385th over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying 385th over Sugar Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 385th over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 385th over Sugar 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 385th over Sugar Creek carry?
About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 385th over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns 385th over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.