US Bridges

Local over Pilot Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 093332401 · Structure no. 000000000280352

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Pilot Creek is a steel culvert carrying Local over Pilot Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesPilot Creek
Location093332401
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPocahontas County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.86374, -94.69293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Pilot Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Pilot Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Pilot Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Pilot Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Local over Pilot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.