US Bridges

Local over Small

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 095472201 · Structure no. 000000000365020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Small is a steel culvert carrying Local over Small in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesLocal
CrossesSmall
Location095472201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.04069, -96.38049
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic569 (2022)
Projected traffic569 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Local over Small built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Small 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local over Small carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Local over Small?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Local over Small?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.