US Bridges

320th ST over Creek

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 081E13301 · Structure no. 000000000363441

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

320th ST over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 320th ST over Creek in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries320th ST
CrossesCreek
Location081E13301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.77152, -90.84787
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 320th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 320th ST over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 320th ST over Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 320th ST over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 320th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.