US Bridges

Local Road over Small Stream

Good

Sac County, Iowa · 086370902 · Structure no. 000000000299291

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Small Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Local Road over Small Stream in Sac County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesSmall Stream
Location086370902
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySac County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.27244, -95.1683
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Road over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Small 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Small Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Road over Small Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Local Road over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.