US Bridges

South Ridge RD over Perry Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 090473303 · Structure no. 000000000271971

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ridge RD over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Ridge RD over Perry Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Ridge RD
CrossesPerry Creek
Location090473303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.56552, -96.40072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic518 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 South Ridge RD over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ridge RD over 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 South Ridge RD over Perry Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Ridge RD over Perry Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South Ridge RD over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.