US Bridges

Local over Barry Creek

Poor

O'Brien County, Iowa · 095401202 · Structure no. 000000000259980

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Barry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local over Barry Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesBarry Creek
Location095401202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyO'Brien County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.06274, -95.52524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
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$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Barry Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Barry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Barry Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Barry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Local over Barry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.