US Bridges

190th ST over Crooked Creek

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Ringgold County, Iowa · 069302301 · Structure no. 000000000297341

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 190th ST over Crooked Creek in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries190th ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location069302301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRinggold County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.76877, -94.27136
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 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 190th ST over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST over Crooked 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 2023.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 190th ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.