US Bridges

308th ST over W Br Perry Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 090471603 · Structure no. 000000000271871

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

308th ST over W Br Perry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 308th ST over W Br Perry Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries308th ST
CrossesW Br Perry Creek
Location090471603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.60952, -96.40353
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 308th ST over W Br Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 308th ST over W Br Perry 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 308th ST over W Br Perry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 308th ST over W Br Perry Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 308th ST over W Br Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.