US Bridges

Williams Drive over Soldier Creek

Fair

Webster County, Iowa · 089291700 · Structure no. 000000000505570

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,809
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Drive over Soldier Creek is a steel culvert carrying Williams Drive over Soldier Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,809 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,809 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWilliams Drive
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location089291700
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebster County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51771, -94.18617
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,809 (2021)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Drive over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Drive over Soldier 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Drive over Soldier Creek carry?

About 1,809 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Williams Drive over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Williams Drive over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.