US Bridges

US 20 over Holliday Creek

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. E of SR P39 · Structure no. 000000000605750

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Holliday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 20 over Holliday Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 20
CrossesHolliday Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E of SR P39
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44956, -94.10269
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 over Holliday Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Holliday 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over Holliday Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Holliday Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 20 over Holliday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.