US Bridges

180th ST over Little Tarkio Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Iowa · 072371401 · Structure no. 000000000255292

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th ST over Little Tarkio Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 180th ST over Little Tarkio Creek in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries180th ST
CrossesLittle Tarkio Creek
Location072371401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.0452, -95.07494
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 180th ST over Little Tarkio Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th ST over Little Tarkio 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 180th ST over Little Tarkio Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 180th ST over Little Tarkio Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 180th ST over Little Tarkio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.