US Bridges

300th ST over Plessis Creek

Good

O'Brien County, Iowa · 097402301 · Structure no. 000000000261771

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300th ST over Plessis Creek is a other other carrying 300th ST over Plessis Creek in O'Brien County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries300th ST
CrossesPlessis Creek
Location097402301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.21383, -95.52871
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 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 300th ST over Plessis Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300th ST over Plessis 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 300th ST over Plessis Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 300th ST over Plessis Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 300th ST over Plessis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.