US Bridges

14th ST over Creamery Creek

Poor

Sioux County, Iowa · 3 310 East of Main St. O · Structure no. 000000000010020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over Creamery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th ST over Creamery Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries14th ST
CrossesCreamery Creek
Location3 310 East of Main St. O
RouteCity Street 0
CountySioux County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.20421, -96.28275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic257 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th ST over Creamery Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th ST over Creamery Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 14th ST over Creamery Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 14th ST over Creamery Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST over Creamery Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.