US Bridges

250th ST over Ruder Creek

Good

Ringgold County, Iowa · 068282401 · Structure no. 000000000295871

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over Ruder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 250th ST over Ruder Creek in Ringgold 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries250th ST
CrossesRuder Creek
Location068282401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.68174, -94.02906
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th ST over Ruder Creek built?

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

What condition is 250th ST over Ruder 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does 250th ST over Ruder Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 250th ST over Ruder Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over Ruder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.