US Bridges

L12 over No Name Creek

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 094441206 · Structure no. 000000000308401

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L12 over No Name Creek is a steel culvert carrying L12 over No Name Creek in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL12
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location094441206
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97339, -95.99743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2021)
Projected traffic133 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L12 over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is L12 over No Name 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does L12 over No Name Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is L12 over No Name Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns L12 over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.