US Bridges

Nuckols ST over Red Oak Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000009700

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuckols ST over Red Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nuckols ST over Red Oak Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 479 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesNuckols ST
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00621, -95.22275
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2022)
Projected traffic479 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nuckols ST over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuckols ST over Red Oak 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nuckols ST over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nuckols ST over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nuckols ST over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.