US Bridges

190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek

Fair

Story County, Iowa · 084212001 · Structure no. 000000000315031

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries190th ST/E29
CrossesDye Creek
Location084212001
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07798, -93.31795
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic669 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does 190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 190th ST/E29 over Dye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.