US Bridges

300th Street over Stream

Good

Ringgold County, Iowa · 067290803 · Structure no. 000000000295071

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300th Street over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 300th Street over Stream in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries300th Street
CrossesStream
Location067290803
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.61154, -94.20966
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 300th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300th Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 300th Street over Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 300th Street over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 300th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.