US Bridges

295th Ave over Small Creek

Good

Winneshiek County, Iowa · 0.15 MI N of 120th St. · Structure no. 000000000346552

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th Ave over Small Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 295th Ave over Small Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries295th Ave
CrossesSmall Creek
Location0.15 MI N of 120th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11426, -91.98282
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 295th Ave over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th Ave over Small 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 295th Ave over Small Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 295th Ave over Small Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 295th Ave over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.