US Bridges

Zinnia Ave over Deer Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Iowa · 099180604 · Structure no. 000000000248671

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zinnia Ave over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Zinnia Ave over Deer Creek in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesZinnia Ave
CrossesDeer Creek
Location099180604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.42536, -93.02437
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic167 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Zinnia Ave over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zinnia Ave over Deer 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 Zinnia Ave over Deer Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Zinnia Ave over Deer Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Zinnia Ave over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.