Local over Stream

Good

Osceola County, Iowa · 100391601 · Structure no. 000000000263515

Built: 1934; 91 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition: Good; inspected November 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 34 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 21; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local over Stream in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 91 years old, older 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal

CrossesStream

Location100391601

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyOsceola County

StateIowa

Coordinates43.48848, -95.46608

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating35.6 US tons

Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadH 20

Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 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 2044

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local over Stream built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Local over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.