US Bridges

Ia 210 over Rock Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 1.2 Mile West of SR S28 · Structure no. 000000000313881

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 210 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 210 over Rock Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIa 210
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.2 Mile West of SR S28
RouteState Highway 210
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89211, -93.38972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 210 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 210 over Rock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 210 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ia 210 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 210 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.