US Bridges

Local over Sm Stream

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 097450201 · Structure no. 000000000312601

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Sm Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Local over Sm Stream in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesSm Stream
Location097450201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.25732, -96.12682
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Sm Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Sm 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Sm Stream carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Sm Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Local over Sm Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.