US Bridges

120th ST over Deep Creek

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 93431550 · Structure no. 000000000276041

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th ST over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 120th ST over Deep Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries120th ST
CrossesDeep Creek
Location93431550
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88079, -95.90913
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 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 120th ST over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th ST over Deep 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 120th ST over Deep Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 120th ST over Deep Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 120th ST over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.