US Bridges

730th Ave over Little Minerva Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 730th Ov Little Minerva · Structure no. 000000000315021

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

730th Ave over Little Minerva Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 730th Ave over Little Minerva Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries730th Ave
CrossesLittle Minerva Creek
Location730th Ov Little Minerva
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10164, -93.25111
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 730th Ave over Little Minerva Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 730th Ave over Little Minerva 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 730th Ave over Little Minerva Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 730th Ave over Little Minerva Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 730th Ave over Little Minerva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.